adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
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 His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
dustingverbUS /ˈdʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early morning.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
gapeverbUS /ɡeɪp/
look with amazement; look stupidly
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
home-coming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early morning.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was early morning.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
Stevie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
unrefreshedadjective
not rested or refreshed
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
Verloc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was early morning.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His bag in hand, his head lowered, he strode straight behind the counter, and let himself fall into the chair, as though he had tramped all the way from Dover.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Stevie, dusting various objects displayed in the front windows, turned to gape at him with reverence and awe.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He entered in the clatter of the shop bell with an air of sombre and vexed exhaustion.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Mr Verloc returning from the Continent at the end of ten days, brought back a mind evidently unrefreshed by the wonders of foreign travel and a countenance unlighted by the joys of home-coming.
