adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
colonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
CONCLUSIONnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading "It was a splendid race and pluckily rowed, and you deserved to win."
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you say you were looking for me?"
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was a splendid race and pluckily rowed, and you deserved to win."
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Did you say you were looking for me?"
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
pluckilyadverb
in a plucky manner
From this reading "It was a splendid race and pluckily rowed, and you deserved to win."
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Thank you," replied Rand.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading "It was a splendid race and pluckily rowed, and you deserved to win."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Did you say you were looking for me?"
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "It was a splendid race and pluckily rowed, and you deserved to win."
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you," replied Rand.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was a splendid race and pluckily rowed, and you deserved to win."
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I have been looking for you for a couple of weeks," he went on, coming into the room and offering his hand to Rand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "It was a splendid race and pluckily rowed, and you deserved to win."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CONCLUSION "I hope I am not too late to congratulate you on your victory," said a pleasant voice, and the boys looked up to see a young gentleman standing in the doorway of the room, where, having finished the repast the colonel had provided, they were sitting around talking over the details of the race.
