adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading And far worse than that, I was responsible for his being thrust back again upon his wife.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Ergo, I was also responsible for what she did that night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
argumentativelyadverb
in a disputatious manner
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
artificialitynoun
the quality of being produced by people and not occurring naturally
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading Francis' voice, however, when he recommenced his diatribe, was calm and matter-of-fact enough.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
diatribenounUS /ˈdaɪətraɪb/
thunderous verbal attack
From this reading Francis' voice, however, when he recommenced his diatribe, was calm and matter-of-fact enough.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ergo, I was also responsible for what she did that night.
dinersnounUS /ˈdaɪnərz/
plural of “diner” — a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Francis' voice, however, when he recommenced his diatribe, was calm and matter-of-fact enough.
ErgoadverbUS /ˈɜːrɡoʊ/
(used as a sentence connector) therefore or consequently
From this reading Ergo, I was also responsible for what she did that night.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And far worse than that, I was responsible for his being thrust back again upon his wife.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
Francis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Francis' voice, however, when he recommenced his diatribe, was calm and matter-of-fact enough.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
gloomieradjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmiər/
comparative of “gloomy” — depressingly dark
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
half-dazed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Francis' voice, however, when he recommenced his diatribe, was calm and matter-of-fact enough.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Francis' voice, however, when he recommenced his diatribe, was calm and matter-of-fact enough.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ergo, I was also responsible for what she did that night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
recommenced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Francis' voice, however, when he recommenced his diatribe, was calm and matter-of-fact enough.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ergo, I was also responsible for what she did that night.
SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And far worse than that, I was responsible for his being thrust back again upon his wife.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading And far worse than that, I was responsible for his being thrust back again upon his wife.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And far worse than that, I was responsible for his being thrust back again upon his wife.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Francis' voice, however, when he recommenced his diatribe, was calm and matter-of-fact enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
wavenounUS /weɪv/
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ergo, I was also responsible for what she did that night.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Francis' voice, however, when he recommenced his diatribe, was calm and matter-of-fact enough.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading And far worse than that, I was responsible for his being thrust back again upon his wife.
Wilmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The little party of late diners passed on their way to the further end of the room, leaving a wave of artificiality behind, or was it, Andrew Wilmore wondered, in a moment of half-dazed speculation, that it was they and the rest of the gay company who represented the real things, and he and his companion who were playing a sombre part in some unreal and gloomier world.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading And far worse than that, I was responsible for his being thrust back again upon his wife.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see,” he continued, argumentatively, “I was morally and actually responsible for the man's being brought back into Society.
