adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHITTINGTON and his companion were walking at a good pace.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHITTINGTON and his companion were walking at a good pace.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHITTINGTON and his companion were walking at a good pace.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading WHITTINGTON and his companion were walking at a good pace.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WHITTINGTON and his companion were walking at a good pace.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHITTINGTON and his companion were walking at a good pace.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
Mayfair
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From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The sport was a new one to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The sport was a new one to him.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading WHITTINGTON and his companion were walking at a good pace.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
sensiblyadverbUS /ˈsensəbli/
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The sport was a new one to him.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading His vigorous strides soon enabled him to gain upon them, and by the time he, in his turn, reached the corner the distance between them was sensibly lessened.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading WHITTINGTON and his companion were walking at a good pace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tommy started in pursuit at once, and was in time to see them turn the corner of the street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHITTINGTON and his companion were walking at a good pace.
WHITTINGTON
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From this reading WHITTINGTON and his companion were walking at a good pace.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The small Mayfair streets were comparatively deserted, and he judged it wise to content himself with keeping them in sight.
