adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The visitor was Flamel, who was in the act of taking leave.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Oh, quite sure,” he answered, easily--“and besides, none are of much importance.”
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you sure I shall know which to keep?”
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Oh, quite sure,” he answered, easily--“and besides, none are of much importance.”
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading “Oh, quite sure,” he answered, easily--“and besides, none are of much importance.”
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
Flamel
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From this reading The visitor was Flamel, who was in the act of taking leave.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Are you sure I shall know which to keep?”
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading “Oh, quite sure,” he answered, easily--“and besides, none are of much importance.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Are you sure I shall know which to keep?”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Are you sure I shall know which to keep?”
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading The visitor was Flamel, who was in the act of taking leave.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Oh, quite sure,” he answered, easily--“and besides, none are of much importance.”
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading “Oh, quite sure,” he answered, easily--“and besides, none are of much importance.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, quite sure,” he answered, easily--“and besides, none are of much importance.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Oh, quite sure,” he answered, easily--“and besides, none are of much importance.”
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Are you sure I shall know which to keep?”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Are you sure I shall know which to keep?”
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The visitor was Flamel, who was in the act of taking leave.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading The visitor was Flamel, who was in the act of taking leave.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The visitor was Flamel, who was in the act of taking leave.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Are you sure I shall know which to keep?”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The visitor was Flamel, who was in the act of taking leave.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He held out the papers and she took them with a smile that seemed to recognize in the service he asked the tacit intention of making amends for the incident of the previous day.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The next morning he invented an excuse for leaving the house without seeing her, and when he returned, just before dinner, he found a visitor’s hat and stick in the hall.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you sure I shall know which to keep?”
