adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
abedadverbUS /əˈbed/
in bed
From this reading At his sister's house no one was stirring; even the servants were still abed.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was vaguely glad of this, for he was in no mood for conversation of any sort.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mostyn reached the city at five o'clock in the morning.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
cabsnounUS /kæbz/
plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mostyn reached the city at five o'clock in the morning.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was vaguely glad of this, for he was in no mood for conversation of any sort.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
dunnounUS /dʌn/
horse of a dull brownish grey color
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading At his sister's house no one was stirring; even the servants were still abed.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Mostyn reached the city at five o'clock in the morning.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was vaguely glad of this, for he was in no mood for conversation of any sort.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was vaguely glad of this, for he was in no mood for conversation of any sort.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mostyn reached the city at five o'clock in the morning.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was vaguely glad of this, for he was in no mood for conversation of any sort.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mostyn reached the city at five o'clock in the morning.
Mostyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mostyn reached the city at five o'clock in the morning.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading At his sister's house no one was stirring; even the servants were still abed.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mostyn reached the city at five o'clock in the morning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mostyn reached the city at five o'clock in the morning.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading At his sister's house no one was stirring; even the servants were still abed.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading At his sister's house no one was stirring; even the servants were still abed.
slouchingverbUS /ˈslaʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “slouch” — assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was vaguely glad of this, for he was in no mood for conversation of any sort.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading At his sister's house no one was stirring; even the servants were still abed.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading At his sister's house no one was stirring; even the servants were still abed.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mostyn reached the city at five o'clock in the morning.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was vaguely glad of this, for he was in no mood for conversation of any sort.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He was vaguely glad of this, for he was in no mood for conversation of any sort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was just rising over the chimneys and dun roofs of the buildings.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At his sister's house no one was stirring; even the servants were still abed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading He lived in the house of his widowed sister, Mrs. John Perkins Moore, in a quiet but fashionable street, and thither he went in one of the numbered cabs which, in charge of slouching negro drivers, meet all trains at the big station.
