adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Craik had a supreme contempt for the public taste, but he knew exactly what it wanted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He conquers who awaits the end.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John Craik had a supreme contempt for the public taste, but he knew exactly what it wanted.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading He was like a chef smiling over his made dishes.
CommentatornounUS /ˈkɑːmənteɪtər/
an expert who observes and comments on something
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
conquersverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərz/
third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading He conquers who awaits the end.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading John Craik had a supreme contempt for the public taste, but he knew exactly what it wanted.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
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From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading He was like a chef smiling over his made dishes.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He conquers who awaits the end.
EvenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading John Craik had a supreme contempt for the public taste, but he knew exactly what it wanted.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
FortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Craik had a supreme contempt for the public taste, but he knew exactly what it wanted.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He conquers who awaits the end.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was like a chef smiling over his made dishes.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
letteredadjectiveUS /ˈletərd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was like a chef smiling over his made dishes.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was like a chef smiling over his made dishes.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was like a chef smiling over his made dishes.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading John Craik had a supreme contempt for the public taste, but he knew exactly what it wanted.
querulouslyadverb
in a peevish manner
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He was like a chef smiling over his made dishes.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading John Craik had a supreme contempt for the public taste, but he knew exactly what it wanted.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading John Craik had a supreme contempt for the public taste, but he knew exactly what it wanted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He conquers who awaits the end.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading John Craik had a supreme contempt for the public taste, but he knew exactly what it wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wayward, indeed, for Eve herself knew that it was not good, and in the lettered quiet of the editorial sanctum John Craik smiled querulously to himself.
waywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading Fortune fixed her wayward fancy on the first sketch that Eve contributed to the Commentator.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading John Craik had a supreme contempt for the public taste, but he knew exactly what it wanted.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He conquers who awaits the end.
