adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading What you see may determine--oh, Arthur! still admiring the prospect?
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading What you see may determine--oh, Arthur! still admiring the prospect?
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
ohnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading What you see may determine--oh, Arthur! still admiring the prospect?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading What you see may determine--oh, Arthur! still admiring the prospect?
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
right-handadjectiveUS /raɪtˈhænd/
located on or directed toward the right
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What you see may determine--oh, Arthur! still admiring the prospect?
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading What you see may determine--oh, Arthur! still admiring the prospect?
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What you see may determine--oh, Arthur! still admiring the prospect?
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/
in or to any place at all
From this reading “I shall leave the library, or wherever we may be sitting, just as the clock strikes half-past eight.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Arthur will do the same, as by that time he will feel like smoking on the terrace.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When you hear the big clock in the hall strike nine, look up quickly at your father’s window.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Do not follow either him or myself, but take your stand here on the piazza where you can get a full view of the right-hand wing without attracting any attention to yourself.
