adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
betverbUS /bet/
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
BusinessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
Cady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
eccentricitynounUS /ˌeksənˈtrɪsəti/
strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
Kurtz's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
Lorelei's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
obsessedadjectiveUS /əbˈsest/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
relishingnounUS /ˈrelɪʃɪŋ/
taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
reverentialadjectiveUS /ˌrevərˈenʃəl/
feeling or manifesting veneration
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
substantiallyadverbUS /səbˈstænʃəli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
tailorsnounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
plural of “tailor” — a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Business at Kurtz's increased so substantially that Bob was treated with a reverential amazement by every one in the shop.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Under Lorelei's encouragement Bob put in the next two weeks to good advantage.
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 Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His exploits were famous; and his friends, rejoicing in one more display of eccentricity, and relishing any mild misfortune to Dick Cady, in the majority of cases changed tailors.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Moreover, it became gossip around his clubs; and in quarters where he was well known his method of winning the wager was deemed not only characteristic, but ingenious.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, so obsessed was he with his new employment that it was not long before his imaginary bet with Cady assumed reality in his mind.
