adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Who are you, Mr. Harker?” asked Bryce quietly.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who are you, Mr. Harker?” asked Bryce quietly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
Bryce
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From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Instead, he looked his questioner calmly in the eyes, and put a question in his turn.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
eyelashnounUS /ˈaɪlæʃ/
any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Instead, he looked his questioner calmly in the eyes, and put a question in his turn.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
friendlily-confidential
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From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Harker laughed--almost gleefully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
Harker
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From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
Harker's
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From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/
the quality of being humane
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
InsteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, he looked his questioner calmly in the eyes, and put a question in his turn.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Harker laughed--almost gleefully.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Instead, he looked his questioner calmly in the eyes, and put a question in his turn.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Who are you, Mr. Harker?” asked Bryce quietly.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
point-blankadjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
questionernounUS /ˈkwestʃənər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading Instead, he looked his questioner calmly in the eyes, and put a question in his turn.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading “Who are you, Mr. Harker?” asked Bryce quietly.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Instead, he looked his questioner calmly in the eyes, and put a question in his turn.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading For Harker put the question, though in a whisper, in no more than a casual, almost friendlily-confidential way, and Bryce never showed by the start of a finger or the flicker of an eyelash that he felt it to be what he really knew it to be--the most surprising and startling question he had ever had put to him.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “Who are you, Mr. Harker?” asked Bryce quietly.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who are you, Mr. Harker?” asked Bryce quietly.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If any remarkably keen and able observer of the odd characteristics of humanity had been present in Harker's little parlour at that moment, watching him and his visitor, he would have been struck by what happened when the old man put this sudden and point-blank question to the young one.
