aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
Bibbs
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From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Tell him to come in here!
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
gold-and-brocade
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From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
He's
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From this reading He's out there.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Tell him to come in here!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Tell him to come in here!
insufferableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌfərəbəl/
unbearably arrogant or conceited
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
TellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “Tell him to come in here!
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He's out there.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
vociferouslyadverbUS /vəˈsɪfərəsli/
in a vociferous manner
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George departed, and Bibbs was left gazing upon chaos and listening to thunder.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading For that reason he was about to make his escape into the gold-and-brocade room, intending to keep out of sight, when he heard Sheridan vociferously demanding his presence.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could not reach the stairway without passing the open doors of the library, and he was convinced that the mere glimpse of him, just then, would prove nothing less than insufferable for his father.
