adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
disembarked
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From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
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 came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
HookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
HornenounUS /hɔːrn/
United States operatic mezzo-soprano (born 1934)
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
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 So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
reprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈhensəbəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
scullingnoun
rowing by a single oarsman in a racing shell
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Or the Prime Minister entirely supports Hook," said Horne Fisher, and began idly to knock the balls about on the billiard table.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
vergingverbUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “verge” — border on; come close to
From this reading But the other guests seemed to have felt a similar indifference, and they helped themselves to breakfast from the sideboard at intervals during the hours verging upon lunch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading So that it was not many hours later when the first sensation of that strange day came upon them.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
wormsnounUS /wɜːrmz/
plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading Horne Fisher came down next morning in a late and leisurely fashion, as was his reprehensible habit; he had evidently no appetite for catching worms.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It came in the form of a young man with light hair and a candid expression, who came sculling down the river and disembarked at the landing stage.
