adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
bethought
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From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
BushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "BUT THERE IS SOME ONE."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
calumniousadjective
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
espied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
ignobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "BUT THERE IS SOME ONE."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
loitered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "BUT THERE IS SOME ONE."
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
Runciman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "BUT THERE IS SOME ONE."
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
THEREadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "BUT THERE IS SOME ONE."
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He said his word to Runciman, and so loitered away perhaps a quarter of an hour, and then went back to his office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Masters had gone across to the Bush his purpose had certainly been ignoble, but it had had no reference to brandy and water.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the allusion made by Mrs. Masters to the probable ruin which was to come from his tendencies in that direction had been calumnious, for she knew that the man was not given to excess in liquor.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But as he approached his own house he bethought himself that it would not lead to domestic comfort if he were seen returning from his walk with Mary, and he had therefore made some excuse as to the expediency of saying a word to Runciman whom he espied at his own door.
