adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
ClubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Some interesting correspondence had ensued.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Some interesting correspondence had ensued.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
grand-nephew's
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From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
grand-uncle
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From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Some interesting correspondence had ensued.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
kinshipnounUS /ˈkɪnʃɪp/
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
LesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
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 Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
Richard
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From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
Salton
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From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
sauntered
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From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some interesting correspondence had ensued.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Adam Salton sauntered into the Empire Club, Sydney, and found awaiting him a letter from his grand-uncle.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Adam eagerly opened the letter which had only just arrived, and conveyed a cordial invitation to stop with his grand-uncle at Lesser Hill, for as long a time as he could spare.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Adam was delighted and replied cordially; he had often heard his father speak of the older branch of the family with whom his people had long lost touch.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He had first heard from the old gentleman less than a year before, when Richard Salton had claimed kinship, stating that he had been unable to write earlier, as he had found it very difficult to trace his grand-nephew's address.
