adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
alighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had a talk with the landlord.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading But he had a talk with the landlord.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
sea-port
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But he had a talk with the landlord.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A traveler of such apparent distinction was a rare event in S----; and as he suggested the probable stay of a week or so, he became an object of immediate attention, as well as curiosity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Night had closed in when he arrived, and as he was fatigued by his journey in the old lumbering stage coach that ran between the nearest sea-port town and S----, he did not show himself again that evening to the curious people who were to be found idling about the “White Swan.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading About a week before, a handsomely dressed man, with the air of a foreigner, alighted from the stage coach at the “White Swan,” and asked if he could have a room.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading One day, nearly two years after the birth of this second child, the quiet town of S----was aroused from its dreams by a strange and startling event.
