adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
Benwell
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From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
companion's
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From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading He made considerate inquiries, in the character of a hospitable man.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
else
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From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
emergenciesnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
HARVESTnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading THE HARVEST IS REAPED.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading He made considerate inquiries, in the character of a hospitable man.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading He made considerate inquiries, in the character of a hospitable man.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HARVEST IS REAPED.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made considerate inquiries, in the character of a hospitable man.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
REAPEDverbUS /riːpt/
past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading THE HARVEST IS REAPED.
Romayne's
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From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HARVEST IS REAPED.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To keep his companion’s mind in a state of suspense was, in certain emergencies, to exert a useful preparatory influence over a man of Romayne’s character.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ON their way through the streets, Father Benwell talked as persistently of the news of the day as if he had nothing else in his thoughts.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Even when they reached his lodgings, the priest still hesitated to approach the object that he had in view.
