adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE LOST PARISHIONER I Hodder opened the door.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
gold-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
Hodder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOST PARISHIONER I Hodder opened the door.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LOST PARISHIONER I Hodder opened the door.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
lemonsnounUS /ˈlemənz/
plural of “lemon” — yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST PARISHIONER I Hodder opened the door.
manilanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE LOST PARISHIONER I Hodder opened the door.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
PARISHIONERnounUS /pərˈɪʃənər/
a member of a parish
From this reading THE LOST PARISHIONER I Hodder opened the door.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
pleated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST PARISHIONER I Hodder opened the door.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the dingy passageway he perceived a tall figure which immediately turned out to be that of an old gentleman.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading His head was bent forward a little, the high dome of it was bald, but the white hair clustered thickly behind the temples.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading In spite of the heat, he wore a long coat and an old-fashioned, high collar, a black tie, under which was exposed a triangle of immaculate, pleated linen.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading In one hand he held a gold-headed stick, a large tall hat of which the silk nap was a little rubbed, a string sustaining a parcel, the brown paper wrapping of which was soaked: in the other, a manila bag containing lemons.
