adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
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 The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
calumnies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young man himself had recovered his spirits wonderfully.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The young man himself had recovered his spirits wonderfully.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
MachinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man himself had recovered his spirits wonderfully.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
Percival
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The young man himself had recovered his spirits wonderfully.
refuteverbUS /rɪˈfjuːt/
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
reliantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪənt/
relying on another for support
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The young man himself had recovered his spirits wonderfully.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Percival found him a trifle less bitter, but not less convinced in his despair.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The utter collapse of the old man, always so reliant before, had served to fire all his latent energy.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The God in the Machine Uncle Peter next morning was up to a late breakfast with the stricken family.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading The young man himself had recovered his spirits wonderfully.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was now voluble with plans for the future; not only determined to reassure Uncle Peter that the family would be provided for, but not a little anxious to justify the old man's earlier praise, and refute his calumnies of the night before.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man himself had recovered his spirits wonderfully.
