adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well, gentlemen," he said, when they had all gathered about his desk.
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 "Well, gentlemen," he said, when they had all gathered about his desk.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And Mr. Carless, assuming the direction of things, became almost judicial in his deportment.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
APPEARverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading LET HIM APPEAR!
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading And Mr. Carless, assuming the direction of things, became almost judicial in his deportment.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Lord Ellingham has informed me of what passed between you and himself at his house yesterday.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And Mr. Carless, assuming the direction of things, became almost judicial in his deportment.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
Carless
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From this reading And Mr. Carless, assuming the direction of things, became almost judicial in his deportment.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading And Mr. Carless, assuming the direction of things, became almost judicial in his deportment.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "Well, gentlemen," he said, when they had all gathered about his desk.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading And Mr. Carless, assuming the direction of things, became almost judicial in his deportment.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
Ellingham
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From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading "Well, gentlemen," he said, when they had all gathered about his desk.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Well, gentlemen," he said, when they had all gathered about his desk.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, gentlemen," he said, when they had all gathered about his desk.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lord Ellingham has informed me of what passed between you and himself at his house yesterday.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, gentlemen," he said, when they had all gathered about his desk.
HIMpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LET HIM APPEAR!
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Lord Ellingham has informed me of what passed between you and himself at his house yesterday.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Mr. Carless, assuming the direction of things, became almost judicial in his deportment.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Lord Ellingham has informed me of what passed between you and himself at his house yesterday.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "Lord Ellingham has informed me of what passed between you and himself at his house yesterday.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading And Mr. Carless, assuming the direction of things, became almost judicial in his deportment.
LETauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading LET HIM APPEAR!
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Lord Ellingham has informed me of what passed between you and himself at his house yesterday.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading And Mr. Carless, assuming the direction of things, became almost judicial in his deportment.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "Lord Ellingham has informed me of what passed between you and himself at his house yesterday.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, gentlemen," he said, when they had all gathered about his desk.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And Mr. Carless, assuming the direction of things, became almost judicial in his deportment.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
Viner
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From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
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 "Well, gentlemen," he said, when they had all gathered about his desk.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Lord Ellingham has informed me of what passed between you and himself at his house yesterday.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Well, gentlemen," he said, when they had all gathered about his desk.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The meeting between the solicitors suggested to Viner and to Lord Ellingham, who looked on curiously while they exchanged formal greetings and explanations, a certain solemnity--each of them seemed to imply in look and manner that this was an unusually grave occasion.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Lord Ellingham has informed me of what passed between you and himself at his house yesterday.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lord Ellingham has informed me of what passed between you and himself at his house yesterday.
