adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
Alison
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From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
awaking
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From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
Bentley
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From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
benumbedadjective
lacking sensation
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
caricaturedverbUS /kərˈɪkətʃərd/
past form of “caricature” — represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
chimericaladjectiveUS /kɪˈmerəkəl/
being or relating to or like a chimera
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
Eldon
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From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
FinallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
Hodder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
likenedverbUS /ˈlaɪkənd/
past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
ParrnounUS /pɑːr/
Queen of England as the 6th wife of Henry VIII (1512-1548)
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
Parr's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
reconstructedadjectiveUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/
adapted to social or economic change
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
rompingverbUS /ˈrɑːmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “romp” — play boisterously
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Finally he was aroused by what seemed a summons from the unknown--the prolonged morning whistle of the shoe factory.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Little by little he reconstructed, until the process became unbearable, and then rose from his bed with one object in mind,--to go to Horace Bentley.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading For a while he lay as one benumbed, and the gradual realization that ensued might be likened to the straining of stiffened wounds.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Alison Parr was talking to the woman in the flat, and both were changed, and yet he identified both: and on another occasion he saw a familiar figure surrounded by romping, ragged children--a figure which turned out to be Eldon Parr's!
