acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At the Dunsters, of course.
DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner.
Dunsters
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From this reading At the Dunsters, of course.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
irremediableadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbəl/
impossible to remedy or correct or redress
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
lounged
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From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
Moorsom
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From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
patronisingadjective
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading His patronising friend informed him at once that he had made the acquaintance of the Moorsom party last night.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “Very quiet.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very quiet.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the afternoon he lounged into the editorial office, carrying with affected nonchalance that weight of the irremediable he had felt laid on him suddenly in the small hours of the night—that consciousness of something that could no longer be helped.
