adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
DUDLEIGH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LADY DUDLEIGH IS SHOWN TO HER ROOM.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
easy-going
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LADY DUDLEIGH IS SHOWN TO HER ROOM.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LADY DUDLEIGH IS SHOWN TO HER ROOM.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY DUDLEIGH IS SHOWN TO HER ROOM.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
leerverb
look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
Lionel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
Lionel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
ROOMnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading LADY DUDLEIGH IS SHOWN TO HER ROOM.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
self-indulgencenoun
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The old look was one of serene and placid content, an air of animal comfort, and of easy-going self-indulgence; but now the expression was more restless and excited.
SHOWNverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading LADY DUDLEIGH IS SHOWN TO HER ROOM.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LADY DUDLEIGH IS SHOWN TO HER ROOM.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading After driving for about a mile Sir Lionel and Lady Dudleigh took the train, securing a compartment to themselves.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During this part of the journey Sir Lionel's face lost much of that gloom which of late had pervaded it, and assumed an expression which was less dismal, though not quite like the old one.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a certain knowing look--a leer of triumphant cunning--combined with a tendency to chuckle over some secret purpose which no one else knew.
