adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
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 I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
appraisingly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading “My boy,” he said solemnly, “sit down.
cabledverbUS /ˈkeɪbəld/
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
Cappy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “My boy,” he said solemnly, “sit down.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Joey's mouth flew open.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
hula-hulanoun
a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
Joey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
Joey's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joey's mouth flew open.
lairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Joey's mouth flew open.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My boy,” he said solemnly, “sit down.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Joey's mouth flew open.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
RenonounUS /ˈriːnoʊ/
a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
rimsnounUS /rɪmz/
plural of “rim” — the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My boy,” he said solemnly, “sit down.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading “My boy,” he said solemnly, “sit down.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading “My boy,” he said solemnly, “sit down.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
stuffnounUS /stʌf/
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
typewrittenverbUS /ˈtaɪprɪtən/
inflected form of “typewrite” — write by means of a keyboard with types
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old gentleman was sitting rigidly erect on the extreme edge of his chair; in his hand he held a typewritten statement with a column of figures on it, and he eyed Joey very appraisingly over the rims of his spectacles.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading True to his word he presented himself in Cappy's lair promptly at ten next morning.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I'm awfully glad you cabled that hula-hula girl of yours in Reno that the stuff was all off.”
