adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
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 I had foreseen it all.
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The information does not surprise me.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading I had foreseen it all.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had foreseen it all.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading "The information does not surprise me.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had foreseen it all.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The information does not surprise me.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
RodinnounUS /ˈroʊdɪn/
French sculptor noted for his renderings of the human form (1840-1917)
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Rodin had experienced much surprise on reading the second letter from Rome, he did not choose that his answer should betray any such amazement.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
UNEXPECTEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
VISITverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Having finished his frugal breakfast, he took a sheet of paper, and rapidly wrote in cipher the following note, in the short, abrupt style that was natural to him when not obliged to restrain himself:
