adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Is that where the ghost appears!” he inquired.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait.
CigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
distraitadjective
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
ghostnounUS /ɡoʊst/
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading “Is that where the ghost appears!” he inquired.
gourmetnounUS /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is that where the ghost appears!” he inquired.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait.
horribleadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəbəl/
provoking horror
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
Housebreakernoun
a burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Is that where the ghost appears!” he inquired.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is that where the ghost appears!” he inquired.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
OfficialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
talkersnounUS /ˈtɔːkərz/
plural of “talker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Is that where the ghost appears!” he inquired.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grant was attentive to his guests, but markedly silent, almost distrait.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two such talkers as Hart and Peters, however, covered any gaps in this respect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “Is that where the ghost appears!” he inquired.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Cigars and pipes were in evidence, and, horrible though it may sound in the ears of a _gourmet_, the port was circulating, when Winter turned and gazed at the small window.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading An Official Housebreaker No word bearing on the main topic in these men’s minds was said during dinner.
