AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
anyhowadverbUS /ˈenihaʊ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Who _was_ Capua, anyhow?"
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
balancingnounUS /ˈbælənsɪŋ/
getting two things to correspond
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
Capua
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From this reading Who _was_ Capua, anyhow?"
CARTHAGINIANnounUS /ˌkɑːrθəˈdʒɪniən/
a native or inhabitant of ancient Carthage
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
chimenounUS /tʃaɪm/
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
deftnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
don't
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From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
five-o'clock
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From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
GRATEFULadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
haven't
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From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
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 A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
loose-jointedness
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From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
nosingverbUS /ˈnoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “nose” — search or inquire in a meddlesome way
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
pergolanounUS /ˈpɜːrɡələ/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
sandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
saucernounUS /ˈsɔːsər/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
Sommerville
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From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
Sylvia
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From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
tea-tray
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
ungracefuladjective
lacking grace; clumsy
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Old Mr. Sommerville, nosing about in his usual five-o'clock quest, heard her and came across the stretch of sunny lawn to investigate.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
vine-shaded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who _was_ Capua, anyhow?"
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sylvia broke into a peal of laughter which rang like a silver chime through the vine-shaded, airy spaces of the pergola.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Who _was_ Capua, anyhow?"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GRATEFUL CARTHAGINIAN Arnold Smith put another lump of sugar on his saucer, poured out a very liberal allowance of rum into his tea, and reached for a sandwich, balancing the cup and saucer with a deftness out of keeping with his long, ungraceful loose-jointedness.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He remarked in an indifferent tone to Sylvia, back of the exquisitely appointed tea-tray: "I don't say anything because I haven't the least idea what you are talking about.
