used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dearest, we will try to sail for Europe in a week."
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So I went in, but went in slowly and with downcast eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Humphrey," I said, "when are we going to leave this house?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
beadnounUS /biːd/
a small ball with a hole through the middle
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I begin to find it lonesome."
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "You are pale," he remarked, "change and travel will benefit you.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So I went in, but went in slowly and with downcast eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "You are pale," he remarked, "change and travel will benefit you.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Dearest, we will try to sail for Europe in a week."
down-town
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From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading So I went in, but went in slowly and with downcast eyes.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Dearest, we will try to sail for Europe in a week."
divisible by two
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
opinion or judgment
From this reading So I went in, but went in slowly and with downcast eyes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I begin to find it lonesome."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
assemble or get together
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
the act of departing
From this reading "Humphrey," I said, "when are we going to leave this house?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Humphrey," I said, "when are we going to leave this house?
Humphrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Humphrey," I said, "when are we going to leave this house?
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
HYPOCRISYnounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I begin to find it lonesome."
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 I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
go away from a place
From this reading "Humphrey," I said, "when are we going to leave this house?
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading I begin to find it lonesome."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "You are pale," he remarked, "change and travel will benefit you.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "You are pale," he remarked, "change and travel will benefit you.
move hurridly
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Humphrey," I said, "when are we going to leave this house?
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Dearest, we will try to sail for Europe in a week."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading So I went in, but went in slowly and with downcast eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I went in, but went in slowly and with downcast eyes.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Humphrey," I said, "when are we going to leave this house?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You are pale," he remarked, "change and travel will benefit you.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Dearest, we will try to sail for Europe in a week."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
vinaigrettenoun
oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was preparing to gather up his papers for his accustomed trip down-town, but he stopped as I spoke, and looked at me curiously.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Humphrey," I said, "when are we going to leave this house?
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Dearest, we will try to sail for Europe in a week."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So I went in, but went in slowly and with downcast eyes.
at the time that
From this reading "Humphrey," I said, "when are we going to leave this house?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The bead and the paper I had dropped into my vinaigrette, which fortunately hung at my side.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You are pale," he remarked, "change and travel will benefit you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So I went in, but went in slowly and with downcast eyes.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I LEARN HYPOCRISY Even in that rush of confusing emotions I recognized one fact; that I must not betray by look or word that I knew this dreadful secret.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are pale," he remarked, "change and travel will benefit you.
