adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
Beaumarchef
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
CHUPIN
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From this reading MASTER CHUPIN.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
discomposedadjective
having your composure disturbed
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
disrespectnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
every-day
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From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/
located inward
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
lodging-house
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From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
Mascarin
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From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
MASTERnounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER CHUPIN.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This discomposed him a good deal, though he kept muttering to himself that he meant no disrespect by it.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time, however, the subordinate, although he had received due notice of the meeting, was still in his every-day dress.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Early in the morning he had been compelled to make up the accounts of two cooks, who, having obtained situations, were leaving the servants’ lodging-house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beaumarchef, when Mascarin called a general meeting of his associates, was in the habit of assuming his very best attire; for as he was often called into the inner office to answer questions, he was much impressed with the importance of the occasion.
