adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
Abo
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From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
douceurs
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From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
Elma
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From this reading "THE STRANGLER" Where was Elma?
Felix
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From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
FinnnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
gobblingverbUS /ˈɡɑːbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gobble” — eat hastily without proper chewing
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
last-named
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From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
PhoenixnounUS /ˈfiːnɪks/
the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
salle-à-manger
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From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
STRANGLERnounUS /ˈstræŋɡlər/
an epiphytic vine or tree whose aerial roots extend down the trunk of a supporting tree and coalesce around it eventually strangling the tree
From this reading "THE STRANGLER" Where was Elma?
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE STRANGLER" Where was Elma?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I returned to the hotel where I had stayed on my arrival, a comfortable place called the Phoenix, and lunched there alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE STRANGLER" Where was Elma?
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "THE STRANGLER" Where was Elma?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading What was the cause of her inexplicable disappearance into the gloomy forest while we had slept?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A thousand conflicting thoughts arose within me as I sat in that crowded _salle-à-manger_ filled with a gobbling crowd of the commercial men of Abo.
wood-cutter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both Felix, the Finn, and my host, the wood-cutter, had received their _douceurs_ and left, but to the last-named I had given instructions to return home at once and report by telegraph any news of my lost one.
