adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a curious luncheon party.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
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 The guest was subdued, silent, uneasy for no reason at all.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The guest was subdued, silent, uneasy for no reason at all.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was a curious luncheon party.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
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 The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
ever-springing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The guest was subdued, silent, uneasy for no reason at all.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guest was subdued, silent, uneasy for no reason at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a curious luncheon party.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading It was a curious luncheon party.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
McCandless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The guest was subdued, silent, uneasy for no reason at all.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was a curious luncheon party.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The guest was subdued, silent, uneasy for no reason at all.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
remonstrateverb
argue in protest or opposition
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
sensibilitiesnounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪtiz/
plural of “sensibility” — mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The guest was subdued, silent, uneasy for no reason at all.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The guest was subdued, silent, uneasy for no reason at all.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The guest was subdued, silent, uneasy for no reason at all.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The host was abstracted, nervous, far from being his usual bland self.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a curious luncheon party.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The hostess, usually an ever-springing well of comment and question, had decided upon quiet dignity as the most fitting expression of sensibilities ignored by the banging of doors.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think, Angus," she ventured once, "that you ought to remonstrate with Mr. McCandless in regard to 'If a man die.'
