adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MINES AND COUNTER-MINES.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
COUNTER-MINES
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From this reading MINES AND COUNTER-MINES.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
MINESnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading MINES AND COUNTER-MINES.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
self-consciousnessnounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
Shrubberies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The sight of the party on the veranda of the Shrubberies brought a return of self-consciousness to Peter, and he braced himself, as the trap slowed up, for the agony of formal greetings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If Miss Pierce had been a less sweet, sympathetic girl, she could hardly have kept from smiling at the way Peter’s face and figure stiffened, as the group came in sight.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But Miss Pierce had decided, before she met Peter, that she should like him, and, moreover, that he was a man who needed help.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Let any woman reach these conclusions about a man, and for some reason quite beyond logic or philosophy, he ceases to be ridiculous.
