adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was almost ready to reproach himself for having distressed his visitor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It touched him to have been so well understood.
Benassis
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From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
Bluteau
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From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading He was almost ready to reproach himself for having distressed his visitor.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was almost ready to reproach himself for having distressed his visitor.
Genestas
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From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It touched him to have been so well understood.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was almost ready to reproach himself for having distressed his visitor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It touched him to have been so well understood.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was almost ready to reproach himself for having distressed his visitor.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is no such person as Captain Bluteau....
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It touched him to have been so well understood.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “There is no such person as Captain Bluteau....
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading “There is no such person as Captain Bluteau....
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was almost ready to reproach himself for having distressed his visitor.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading He was almost ready to reproach himself for having distressed his visitor.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It touched him to have been so well understood.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “There is no such person as Captain Bluteau....
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is no such person as Captain Bluteau....
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It touched him to have been so well understood.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading It touched him to have been so well understood.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It touched him to have been so well understood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading He was almost ready to reproach himself for having distressed his visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Benassis finished his story, he was struck by the troubled expression of the officer’s face.
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 It touched him to have been so well understood.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He spoke: “But these troubles of mine, Captain Bluteau----” “Do not call me Captain Bluteau,” cried Genestas, breaking in upon the doctor, and springing to his feet with sudden energy, a change of position that seemed to be prompted by inward dissatisfaction of some kind.
