abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Putting his hands deeply into his trousers pockets, he confronted his youthful partner behind the counter.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
CaliforniansnounUS /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnjənz/
plural of “californian” — a native or resident of California
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “Twenty-five cents,” said Kane timidly.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “How much did you charge that French-woman?” he said gravely.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Putting his hands deeply into his trousers pockets, he confronted his youthful partner behind the counter.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Putting his hands deeply into his trousers pockets, he confronted his youthful partner behind the counter.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Putting his hands deeply into his trousers pockets, he confronted his youthful partner behind the counter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “How much did you charge that French-woman?” he said gravely.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
French-woman
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From this reading “How much did you charge that French-woman?” he said gravely.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “How much did you charge that French-woman?” he said gravely.
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 Putting his hands deeply into his trousers pockets, he confronted his youthful partner behind the counter.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
How
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From this reading “How much did you charge that French-woman?” he said gravely.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
Kane
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From this reading “Twenty-five cents,” said Kane timidly.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Putting his hands deeply into his trousers pockets, he confronted his youthful partner behind the counter.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Putting his hands deeply into his trousers pockets, he confronted his youthful partner behind the counter.
PuttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Putting his hands deeply into his trousers pockets, he confronted his youthful partner behind the counter.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “How much did you charge that French-woman?” he said gravely.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading “Twenty-five cents,” said Kane timidly.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading Putting his hands deeply into his trousers pockets, he confronted his youthful partner behind the counter.
Twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading “Twenty-five cents,” said Kane timidly.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was much more concerned the next morning when, after relieving the doctor for his regular morning visits, he was startled an hour later by the abrupt return of that gentleman.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His face was marked by some excitement and anxiety, which nevertheless struggled with that sense of the ludicrous which Californians in those days imported into most situations of perplexity or catastrophe.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How much did you charge that French-woman?” he said gravely.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Putting his hands deeply into his trousers pockets, he confronted his youthful partner behind the counter.
