adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "He has tried and given up already," Saunders reflected.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Dolly knows him better than he knows himself.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "Dolly knows him better than he knows himself.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
droopverbUS /druːp/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
eying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
FallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "He has tried and given up already," Saunders reflected.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has tried and given up already," Saunders reflected.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He has tried and given up already," Saunders reflected.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dolly knows him better than he knows himself.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Dolly knows him better than he knows himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
intersectionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈsekʃən/
a point where lines intersect
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Dolly knows him better than he knows himself.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
Marietta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "He has tried and given up already," Saunders reflected.
Saunders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Dolly knows him better than he knows himself.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
tobacconist's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "He has tried and given up already," Saunders reflected.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "He has tried and given up already," Saunders reflected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading That afternoon, in coming from a lawyer's office, Saunders saw Tom Drake standing in the crowd which was always gathered at the intersection of Whitehall and Marietta streets.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With hands in his pockets, Drake stood eying the jostling human current, a disconsolate droop to his lank form, a far-off stare in his weary eyes.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Falling back unobserved into a tobacconist's shop on the corner, the young man looked out and watched the mountaineer.
