AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading No advancement was ever more rapid, no exaltation more complete, no bewilderment more teachable.
articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
beastsnounUS /biːsts/
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His formula had been found—he was a “revelation.”
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading No advancement was ever more rapid, no exaltation more complete, no bewilderment more teachable.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading No advancement was ever more rapid, no exaltation more complete, no bewilderment more teachable.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading No advancement was ever more rapid, no exaltation more complete, no bewilderment more teachable.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading No advancement was ever more rapid, no exaltation more complete, no bewilderment more teachable.
finishverbUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading His formula had been found—he was a “revelation.”
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading His formula had been found—he was a “revelation.”
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
glorifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪd/
accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
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 His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
librariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/
plural of “library” — a room where books are kept
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No advancement was ever more rapid, no exaltation more complete, no bewilderment more teachable.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No advancement was ever more rapid, no exaltation more complete, no bewilderment more teachable.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
overclouding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading No advancement was ever more rapid, no exaltation more complete, no bewilderment more teachable.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading His formula had been found—he was a “revelation.”
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
teachableadjectiveUS /ˈtiːtʃəbəl/
ready and willing to be taught
From this reading No advancement was ever more rapid, no exaltation more complete, no bewilderment more teachable.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
veraciously
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
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 His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading His book sold but moderately, though the article in _The Empire_ had done unwonted wonders for it; but he circulated in person to a measure that the libraries might well have envied.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His momentary terror had been real, just as mine had been—the overclouding of his passionate desire to be left to finish his work.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A week later, early in May, my glorified friend came up to town, where, it may be veraciously recorded he was the king of the beasts of the year.
