adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That was a slick piece of work tying up my bank account.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “That was a slick piece of work tying up my bank account.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Fine,” Matt answered with equal urbanity.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading “That was a slick piece of work tying up my bank account.
Cappy
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From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
Cappy's
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From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
EnnounUS /en/
half the width of an em
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading “Fine,” Matt answered with equal urbanity.
FineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Fine,” Matt answered with equal urbanity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “Well, Captain,” he said pleasantly, “how goes it?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Captain,” he said pleasantly, “how goes it?”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, Captain,” he said pleasantly, “how goes it?”
lairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
mid-afternoon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “That was a slick piece of work tying up my bank account.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
Peasley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “That was a slick piece of work tying up my bank account.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “Well, Captain,” he said pleasantly, “how goes it?”
RicksnounUS /rɪks/
plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, Captain,” he said pleasantly, “how goes it?”
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
Skinner'snounUS /ˈskɪnərz/
possessive form of “skinner” — United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
slicknounUS /slɪk/
a slippery smoothness
From this reading “That was a slick piece of work tying up my bank account.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That was a slick piece of work tying up my bank account.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading “That was a slick piece of work tying up my bank account.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading En route he had to pass through Mr. Skinner's lair, and the general manager looked up as Matt entered.
urbanitynoun
polished courtesy; elegance of manner
From this reading “Fine,” Matt answered with equal urbanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, Captain,” he said pleasantly, “how goes it?”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Fine,” Matt answered with equal urbanity.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Cappy Ricks was having his mid-afternoon siesta in his office when Captain Matt Peasley appeared at the counter of the general office and, without awaiting an invitation to enter, swung through the office gate and made straight for Cappy's office.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “That was a slick piece of work tying up my bank account.
