adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
anent
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From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
bethought
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From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
bloodlessadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdləs/
destitute of blood or apparently so
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
deep-setadjective
having a sunken area
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
dialectsnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekts/
plural of “dialect” — the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, that is neither here nor there.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
HungarynounUS /ˈhʌŋɡəri/
a republic in central Europe
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
interruptionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃənz/
plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
knottyadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːti/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
Kossowski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
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 speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading However, that is neither here nor there.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading However, that is neither here nor there.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
opportunelyadverb
at an opportune time
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
philologicaladjective
of or relating to or dealing with philology
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
pressinglyadverb
in a pressing manner
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading On the road to Hungary I bethought myself opportunely of proving the once pressingly offered hospitality of the Baron Kossowski.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
skepticaladjectiveUS /ˈskeptəkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
speaker'snounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
superfineadjective
of extremely fine size or texture
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
symmetricaladjectiveUS /səˈmetrɪkəl/
having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He stretched out his bloodless fingers for another of his host's superfine cigars and proceeded, with only such interruptions as were occasioned by the lighting and careful smoking of the latter.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I was returning home after my prolonged stay in Petersburg, intending to linger on my way and test with mine own ears certain among the many dialects of Eastern Europe--anent which there is a symmetrical little cluster of philological knotty points it is my modest intention one day to unravel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The speaker's small, deep-set, black eyes, that never warmed to anything more human than a purely speculative scientific interest in his surroundings, here wandered round the skeptical yet expectant circle with bland amusement.
