AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading But he had his answer waiting.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was being asked off-hand to state off-hand what he was going to do with his young life.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
Fitz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He was being asked off-hand to state off-hand what he was going to do with his young life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had his answer waiting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was being asked off-hand to state off-hand what he was going to do with his young life.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was being asked off-hand to state off-hand what he was going to do with his young life.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to see the world," he said.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was being asked off-hand to state off-hand what he was going to do with his young life.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
off-handadverb
without preparation
From this reading He was being asked off-hand to state off-hand what he was going to do with his young life.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
roof-garden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want to see the world," he said.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I want to see the world," he said.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was being asked off-hand to state off-hand what he was going to do with his young life.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I want to see the world," he said.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But he had his answer waiting.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to see the world," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was being asked off-hand to state off-hand what he was going to do with his young life.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Williams senior, as a rule, thought things out in his own mind and did not press for explanations.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was being asked off-hand to state off-hand what he was going to do with his young life.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I want to see the world," he said.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A stranger would have thought that Fitz was being asked to choose between a theatre and a roof-garden, but Fitz knew that an entirely different question was involved in those casually spoken words.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was being asked off-hand to state off-hand what he was going to do with his young life.
