adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
absinthnoun
strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
Aintree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
cocktailnounUS /ˈkɑːkteɪl/
a short mixed drink
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The situation furnished Haldane with his text.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
Haldanenoun
Scottish geneticist (son of John Haldane) who contributed to the development of population genetics; a popularizer of science and a Marxist (1892-1964)
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
hasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
LasnounUS /lɑːs/
plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
mosquitonounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
Palmas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation furnished Haldane with his text.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The situation furnished Haldane with his text.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The next morning, as he had promised, Haldane called upon his friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
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 When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he arrived at Las Palmas, although the morning was well advanced toward noon, he found Aintree still under his mosquito bars and awake only to command a drink.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The situation furnished Haldane with his text.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Because," said the chief, "Aintree hasn't an enemy in the world--except Aintree."
ZonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading He expressed his opinion of any individual, friend or no friend, officer or civilian, who on the Zone, where all men begin work at sunrise, could be found at noon still in his pajamas and preparing to face the duties of the day on an absinth cocktail.
