adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
bucklesnounUS /ˈbʌkəlz/
plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
close-fittingadjective
fitting closely but comfortably
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
dampenedverbUS /ˈdæmpənd/
past form of “dampen” — suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
exhilaratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/
made joyful
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
JohnstonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
physician'snounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
sack-coat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
Thorndyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
tightsnounUS /taɪts/
skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
tinselverbUS /ˈtɪnsəl/
impart a cheap brightness to
From this reading Thorndyke looked exceedingly handsome in his glossy tights, close-fitting sack-coat, tinsel belt and low shoes with buckles of gold.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The natural color had come back into his cheeks, and he was exhilarated over the prospect of further adventure.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His suit fitted his figure as well as that of the Englishman, but he could not wear it with the same hopeful grace.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a few minutes the captain returned and found his prisoners ready to go with him.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was not so, however, with poor Johnston; his spirits had been so dampened by the physician's words that he could not rally from his despondency.
