adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
agapeadjectiveUS /əˈɡeɪp/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
alligatornounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
alligatorward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
BrittnounUS /brɪt/
the young of a herring or sprat or similar fish
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
clubman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
curiosnounUS /ˈkjʊrioʊz/
plural of “curio” — something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
dawdleverbUS /ˈdɔːdəl/
take one's time; proceed slowly
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
drowsinessnounUS /ˈdraʊzinəs/
a very sleepy state
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
dyeverbUS /daɪ/
color with dye
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
sleepinessnounUS /ˈsliːpinəs/
a very sleepy state
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
sybaritism
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
toupeenounUS /ˌtuːˈpeɪ/
a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among other curios in the office was a dusty, stuffed alligator, hanging from the ceiling over the desk.
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 He knew perfectly well that he merely had been making a pretense of enjoying that sybaritism, putting on his new clubman airs along with his dye and his toupee.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading That morning Mr. Britt did not dawdle in the hotel office with his cigar.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading Therefore, the alligator offended Mr. Britt by suggesting drowsiness in the morning; Mr. Britt, up early, and strictly after any worm that showed itself along the financial path, resented the feeling of daytime sleepiness as heresy.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading The jaws were widely agape and Mr. Britt always felt an inclination to yawn when he looked alligatorward.
