AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EXPLANATIONS—A LEAVE-TAKING—LOVE—CONFESSIONS, BUT NO PENITENCE.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading EXPLANATIONS—A LEAVE-TAKING—LOVE—CONFESSIONS, BUT NO PENITENCE.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
co-adventurer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
CONFESSIONSnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading EXPLANATIONS—A LEAVE-TAKING—LOVE—CONFESSIONS, BUT NO PENITENCE.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading EXPLANATIONS—A LEAVE-TAKING—LOVE—CONFESSIONS, BUT NO PENITENCE.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
fellow-traveller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
inexplicablyadverbUS /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
LEAVE-TAKINGnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading EXPLANATIONS—A LEAVE-TAKING—LOVE—CONFESSIONS, BUT NO PENITENCE.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
LOVEnounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading EXPLANATIONS—A LEAVE-TAKING—LOVE—CONFESSIONS, BUT NO PENITENCE.
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 I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
messmatenoun
(nautical) an associate with whom you share meals in the same mess (as on a ship)
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading EXPLANATIONS—A LEAVE-TAKING—LOVE—CONFESSIONS, BUT NO PENITENCE.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
PENITENCEnoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading EXPLANATIONS—A LEAVE-TAKING—LOVE—CONFESSIONS, BUT NO PENITENCE.
PokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
Stunin'tun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading My old messmate, colleague, co-adventurer, and fellow-traveller, was not slow in obeying the summons.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
unsupportedadjectiveUS /ənsəˈpɔːrtɪd/
not sustained or maintained by nonmaterial aid
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I awoke early, had a bath, and sent for Captain Poke to take his coffee with me, before we parted; for it had been settled, the previous evening, that he was to proceed towards Stunin’tun forthwith.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I confess his presence was a comfort to me, for I did not like looking at objects that had been so inexplicably replaced before my eyes, unsupported by the countenance of one who had gone through so many grave scenes in my company.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A night of sweet repose left me refreshed, and with a pulse that denoted less agitation than on the preceding day.
