adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course it concerned her grandson, but that did not frighten her in the least.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
Circenoun
(Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
Commissaire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Of course it concerned her grandson, but that did not frighten her in the least.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it concerned her grandson, but that did not frighten her in the least.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
delegationnounUS /ˌdeləˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course it concerned her grandson, but that did not frighten her in the least.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
DoubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading Of course it concerned her grandson, but that did not frighten her in the least.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading Of course it concerned her grandson, but that did not frighten her in the least.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course it concerned her grandson, but that did not frighten her in the least.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
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 As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
lenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course it concerned her grandson, but that did not frighten her in the least.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course it concerned her grandson, but that did not frighten her in the least.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
prize-money
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
proxynounUS /ˈprɑːksi/
a person authorized to act for another
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
RegistrynounUS /ˈredʒɪstri/
an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
seafarersnounUS /ˈsiːferərz/
plural of “seafarer” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading As she knew what respect was due to “_Monsieur le Commissaire_,” she put on her best gown and a clean white cap, and set out about two o'clock.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doubtless it had to do with his “delegation”; or perhaps there was a small prize-money account from _La Circe_ to take through her proxy.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The families of seafarers are used to the Naval Registry, and she, the daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of seamen, had known that office for the past sixty years.
Yvonne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One day, in the first fortnight of June, as old Yvonne was returning home, some neighbours told her that she had been sent for by the Commissioner from the Naval Registry Office.
