adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Ruth often wondered where he went on those nights, but he never volunteered the information and she never asked him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
chummed
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From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
Cricketers
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From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
Easton
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From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ruth often wondered where he went on those nights, but he never volunteered the information and she never asked him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Ruth often wondered where he went on those nights, but he never volunteered the information and she never asked him.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ruth often wondered where he went on those nights, but he never volunteered the information and she never asked him.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Ruth often wondered where he went on those nights, but he never volunteered the information and she never asked him.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth often wondered where he went on those nights, but he never volunteered the information and she never asked him.
shove-ha'pennynoun
a game in which coins or discs are slid by hand across a board toward a mark
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
Slyme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ruth often wondered where he went on those nights, but he never volunteered the information and she never asked him.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Ruth often wondered where he went on those nights, but he never volunteered the information and she never asked him.
week-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On meeting nights he always changed his attire, dressing himself as on Sundays, but on the other occasions he went out in his week-day clothes.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Ruth As has already been stated, hitherto Slyme had passed the greater number of his evenings at home, but during the following three weeks a change took place in his habits in this respect.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He now went out nearly every night and did not return until after ten o’clock.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Ruth often wondered where he went on those nights, but he never volunteered the information and she never asked him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Ruth often wondered where he went on those nights, but he never volunteered the information and she never asked him.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Easton had chummed up with a lot of the regular customers at the “Cricketers”, where he now spent most of his spare time, drinking beer, telling yarns or playing shove-ha’penny or hooks and rings.
