adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His lordship had paled a little, and there was about the lines of his mouth a look of preternatural gravity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
closely-folded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
disembowelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He looked furtively towards the door, his heavy eyebrows lowering.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He looked furtively towards the door, his heavy eyebrows lowering.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading He looked furtively towards the door, his heavy eyebrows lowering.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading His lordship had paled a little, and there was about the lines of his mouth a look of preternatural gravity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His lordship had paled a little, and there was about the lines of his mouth a look of preternatural gravity.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He looked furtively towards the door, his heavy eyebrows lowering.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His lordship had paled a little, and there was about the lines of his mouth a look of preternatural gravity.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His lordship had paled a little, and there was about the lines of his mouth a look of preternatural gravity.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His lordship had paled a little, and there was about the lines of his mouth a look of preternatural gravity.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading He looked furtively towards the door, his heavy eyebrows lowering.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His lordship had paled a little, and there was about the lines of his mouth a look of preternatural gravity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading His lordship had paled a little, and there was about the lines of his mouth a look of preternatural gravity.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
penknifenoun
a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
preternaturaladjective
surpassing the ordinary or normal
From this reading His lordship had paled a little, and there was about the lines of his mouth a look of preternatural gravity.
rippedadjectiveUS /rɪpt/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
simulatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmjəleɪtɪd/
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading His lordship had paled a little, and there was about the lines of his mouth a look of preternatural gravity.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
tightly-compressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading He looked furtively towards the door, his heavy eyebrows lowering.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I think,” he said, “that we shall be more snug in the library.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This he spread, cast an eye over, and then looked up at his companion, who was watching him with simulated indolence.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His lordship ripped away the silk covering of the button with a penknife, and disembowelled it of a small packet, which consisted of a sheet of fine and very closely-folded and tightly-compressed paper.
