adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Will you take a little supper?” asked Gregory politely.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
bar-parlour
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From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
beershop
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From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
foie
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From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
GABRIELnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
gras
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From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading “Will you take a little supper?” asked Gregory politely.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
pâté
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading “The _pâté de foie gras_ is not good here, but I can recommend the game.”
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “Will you take a little supper?” asked Gregory politely.
SYME
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From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading “Will you take a little supper?” asked Gregory politely.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME The cab pulled up before a particularly dreary and greasy beershop, into which Gregory rapidly conducted his companion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The room was so small and dark, that very little could be seen of the attendant who was summoned, beyond a vague and dark impression of something bulky and bearded.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will you take a little supper?” asked Gregory politely.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading They seated themselves in a close and dim sort of bar-parlour, at a stained wooden table with one wooden leg.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Will you take a little supper?” asked Gregory politely.
