adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
admissibleadjectiveUS /ədˈmɪsəbəl/
deserving to be admitted
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
amblingverbUS /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
ArmournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
bowlernounUS /ˈboʊlər/
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
fallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
ill-groomed
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From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
leanestadjectiveUS /ˈliːnəst/
superlative of “lean” — lacking excess flesh
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
Simla
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From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In this instance, I did look further, fortunately, though in doing so I was compelled to notice that the bowler was not lifted in answer to my salutation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I might almost say that if one’s glance falls upon a bowler, one hardly looks further; the expectation of finding an acquaintance under it is so vain.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The very next morning I met Armour on my way to the office.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was ambling along on the leanest and most ill-groomed of bazaar ponies, and he wore a bowler.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In Simla sun hats are admissible, straw hats are presentable, and soft felt hats are superior, but you must not wear a bowler.
