adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Good day, sir,” said Steelman.
decent-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
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 carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
professional-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
sacnounUS /sæk/
an enclosed space
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good day, sir,” said Steelman.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Good day, sir,” said Steelman.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
snuff-coloured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
SteelmannounUS /ˈstiːlmən/
a worker engaged in making steel
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He carried a black bag, which was an indispensable article in his profession in more senses than one.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Smith was decently dressed in sober tweed and looked like a man of no account, who was mechanically devoted to his employer's interests, pleasures, or whims.
wide-awakeadjective
fully awake
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Steelman wore a snuff-coloured sac suit, a wide-awake hat, a pair of professional-looking spectacles, and a scientific expression; there was a clerical atmosphere about him, strengthened, however, by an air as of unconscious dignity and superiority, born of intellect and knowledge.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The boss was a decent-looking young fellow, with a good face--rather solemn--and a quiet manner.
