adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
adhesivenounUS /ædˈhiːsɪv/
a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He cursed the authority on "Modern America and Its People" freely, as he ran upstairs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading He cursed the authority on "Modern America and Its People" freely, as he ran upstairs.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading He cursed the authority on "Modern America and Its People" freely, as he ran upstairs.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
duologuenoun
a conversation between two persons
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading He cursed the authority on "Modern America and Its People" freely, as he ran upstairs.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
ModernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He cursed the authority on "Modern America and Its People" freely, as he ran upstairs.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
upstairsadverbUS /əpˈsterz/
on a floor above
From this reading He cursed the authority on "Modern America and Its People" freely, as he ran upstairs.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EXPLANATIONS Jimmy, like his lordship, had been trapped at the beginning of the duologue, and had not been able to get away till it was nearly over.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He had no wish to see the duologue, and it was only after the loss of much precious time that Jimmy was enabled to tear himself away on the plea of having to dress.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The baronet on his return to England had published a book, entitled, "Modern America and Its People," and it was with regard to the opinions expressed in this volume that he invited Jimmy's views.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He had been introduced by Lady Julia to an elderly and adhesive baronet, who had recently spent ten days in New York, and escape had not been won without a struggle.
