adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
ancestornounUS /ˈænsestər/
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
appraisedverbUS /əˈpreɪzd/
past form of “appraise” — evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
assayed
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From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
Cappy
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From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
Florry
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From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
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 Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
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 had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
nickelnounUS /ˈnɪkəl/
a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
Peasley
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From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
RicksnounUS /rɪks/
plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
Shipmaster's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
slotnounUS /slɑːt/
a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
ultra-exacting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
variableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading From the instant he first laid eyes on her, Miss Florry had occupied practically all of Matt's thoughts during every waking hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had assayed her and appraised her a hundred times and from every possible angle, and each time he decided that Florry was possessed of more than sufficient charm, good looks, sweetness and intelligence to suit the most exacting.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matt wasn't ultra-exacting and she suited him, and the fact that she was the sole heir to millions was the least of the sailor's considerations as he dropped his nickel down the slot.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From Cappy Ricks' office Matt Peasley went to the rooms of the American Shipmaster's Association, entered the telephone booth and called up Florence Ricks.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Neither did the identity of the young lady's paternal ancestor constitute a problem, despite the recent interview with that variable individual.
