adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
Archie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
BlocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading His offices were in the Duke Block, over the drug store.
burnernounUS /ˈbɜːrnər/
an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The waiting room was carpeted and stiffly furnished, something like a country parlor.
CHILDHOODnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
clothiernounUS /ˈkloʊðjər/
a merchant who sells men's clothing
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The waiting room was carpeted and stiffly furnished, something like a country parlor.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading His offices were in the Duke Block, over the drug store.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading His offices were in the Duke Block, over the drug store.
FRIENDSnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The waiting room was carpeted and stiffly furnished, something like a country parlor.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
hard-coal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His offices were in the Duke Block, over the drug store.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
isinglassnoun
any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The waiting room was carpeted and stiffly furnished, something like a country parlor.
litadjectiveUS /lɪt/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
MoonstonenounUS /ˈmuːnstoʊn/
a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His offices were in the Duke Block, over the drug store.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
operating-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His offices were in the Duke Block, over the drug store.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The waiting room was carpeted and stiffly furnished, something like a country parlor.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The waiting room was carpeted and stiffly furnished, something like a country parlor.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The waiting room was carpeted and stiffly furnished, something like a country parlor.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading The waiting room was carpeted and stiffly furnished, something like a country parlor.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading His offices were in the Duke Block, over the drug store.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
student'snounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The waiting room was carpeted and stiffly furnished, something like a country parlor.
waiting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larry, the doctor’s man, had lit the overhead light in the waiting-room and the double student’s lamp on the desk in the study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His offices were in the Duke Block, over the drug store.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The isinglass sides of the hard-coal burner were aglow, and the air in the study was so hot that as he came in the doctor opened the door into his little operating-room, where there was no stove.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRIENDS OF CHILDHOOD I Dr. Howard Archie had just come up from a game of pool with the Jewish clothier and two traveling men who happened to be staying overnight in Moonstone.
