adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That casual observer happened to come strolling by.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That casual observer happened to come strolling by.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
Dacre
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From this reading It took the form of Ivor Dacre.
Datchet
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From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It took the form of Ivor Dacre.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading That casual observer happened to come strolling by.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took the form of Ivor Dacre.
Ivor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It took the form of Ivor Dacre.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading That casual observer happened to come strolling by.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading II The Duke of Datchet, coming out of the bank, lingered for a moment on the steps.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took the form of Ivor Dacre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On his countenance there was an expression which to a casual observer might have suggested that his grace was not completely at his ease.
weightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
From this reading In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
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 In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In one hand he carried a canvas bag which seemed well weighted.
