adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
Byng
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From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
chocolatesnounUS /ˈtʃɔːkləts/
plural of “chocolate” — a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
imperceptiblyadverbUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbli/
in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
JasminenounUS /ˈdʒæzmən/
any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
MEpronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
nephewsnounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
Piccadilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
school-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
SHALLmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
smote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
SOconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
Stafford's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
sweet-shop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
TREATverbUS /triːt/
interact in a certain way
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "HE SHALL NOT TREAT ME SO" The air of the late September morning smote Stafford's cheeks pleasantly, and his spirits rose as he walked up St. James's Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His step quickened imperceptibly to himself, and he nodded to or shook hands with half a dozen people before he reached Piccadilly.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading As he entered the place he was suddenly brought to a standstill, for not two dozen yards away at a counter was Jasmine Byng.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading She did not see him enter, and he had time to note what matrimony, and the three years and the three million pounds, had done to her.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Here he completed the purchases for his school-boy nephews, and then he went to a sweet-shop in Regent Street to get chocolates for his young relatives.
