adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
burning-point
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
convergencenounUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒəns/
the occurrence of two or more things coming together
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
espied
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From this reading As we were passing this store, Maitland espied a large photographic reproduction of some picture.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
fanwise
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From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
focaladjectiveUS /ˈfoʊkəl/
having or localized centrally at a focus
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
kineticadjectiveUS /kəˈnetɪk/
relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As we were passing this store, Maitland espied a large photographic reproduction of some picture.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading As we were passing this store, Maitland espied a large photographic reproduction of some picture.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
Pemberton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
photographicadjectiveUS /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
From this reading As we were passing this store, Maitland espied a large photographic reproduction of some picture.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading As we were passing this store, Maitland espied a large photographic reproduction of some picture.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
From this reading As we were passing this store, Maitland espied a large photographic reproduction of some picture.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
SomersetnounUS /ˈsʌmərset/
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
stationerynounUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As we were passing this store, Maitland espied a large photographic reproduction of some picture.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
transactverbUS /trænˈzækt/
conduct business
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was nearly a week after the events last narrated before I saw Maitland again, and then only by chance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As we were passing this store, Maitland espied a large photographic reproduction of some picture.
whereat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If events spread themselves out fanwise from the past into the future, then must the occurrences of the present exhibit convergence toward some historical burning-point,--some focal centre whereat the potential was warmed into the kinetic.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We happened to meet in the Parker House, and, as he had some business pertaining to a case he was on, to transact at the Court House, I walked up Beacon Street with him.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is a book or stationery store, on Somerset Street, just before you turn down toward Pemberton Square.
