adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
Albert'snounUS /ˈælbərts/
possessive form of “albert” — prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
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 Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
Hohenzollerns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
Prussians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Albert's opinion of Prussians was at least as unfavorable as his own, but his complete and even eager agreement with each of the old gentleman's statements did not have the effect of choking the latter off, but rather seemed to act as encouragement for more.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When ten o'clock came and it was time to go Albert felt as if he had been listening to a lecture on the Hohenzollerns.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
unfavorableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The good-by call the following evening was, to him at least, not very satisfactory.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Great Scott, Helen,” he whispered, as she came to the door with him, “I don't feel as if I had talked with you a minute.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Helen was tired, having been busy all day with the final preparations for leaving, and old Mr. Kendall insisted on being present during the entire visit and in telling long and involved stories of the trip abroad he had made when a young man and the unfavorable opinion which he had then formed of Prussians as traveling companions.
