adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
Casti
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From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
glancingverbUS /ˈɡlænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
HOUSE-WARMING
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From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
Julian's
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From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
Peckham
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From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
Sloane
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From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The merriment on Julian's side was not very natural; he looked indeed too ill to enjoy mirth of any kind.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
Waymark
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From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading As they stood in the Square, waiting for an omnibus, he kept glancing uneasily about him, especially in the direction whence they had come.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were going thither by invitation, and, to judge from the laughter which accompanied their talk, their visit was likely to afford them entertainment.
Woodstock
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From this reading HOUSE-WARMING On a Sunday afternoon in October, when Abraham Woodstock had lain in his grave for three months, Waymark met Julian Casti by appointment in Sloane Square, and they set forth together on a journey to Peckham.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It had the appearance of a habit, but before they had stood much more than a minute, he started and exclaimed in a low voice to his companion-- "I told you so.
