AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
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From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Tell him where to go,” she said.
Hal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Tell him where to go,” she said.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Tell him where to go,” she said.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
TellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “Tell him where to go,” she said.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “Tell him where to go,” she said.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
