adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading From the fact that he had done so without knocking, it was obvious that he was an intimate.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading From the fact that he had done so without knocking, it was obvious that he was an intimate.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading From the fact that he had done so without knocking, it was obvious that he was an intimate.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading From the fact that he had done so without knocking, it was obvious that he was an intimate.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
microscopesnounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊps/
plural of “microscope” — magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading From the fact that he had done so without knocking, it was obvious that he was an intimate.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
samplesnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
telephonesnounUS /ˈteləfoʊnz/
plural of “telephone” — electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The table from which he had risen was covered with an amazing number of scientific appliances, some samples of rock and sand, two microscopes and several telephones.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was alone in a large, barely furnished apartment, the walls of which were so hung with charts that it had almost the appearance of a schoolroom prepared for an advanced geography class.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Sir Henry, having apparently exhausted the possibilities of the outlook, turned somewhat reluctantly away to find himself confronted by an elderly gentleman of cheerful appearance, who at that moment had entered the room.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Henry was standing with his hands in his pockets and a very blank expression upon his face, looking out upon the Admiralty Square.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From the fact that he had done so without knocking, it was obvious that he was an intimate.
