adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
Gaydon
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From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
inattentionnounUS /ˌɪnəˈtentʃən/
lack of attention
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
inopportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːpərˈtuːn/
not opportune
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
leakingverbUS /ˈliːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
Pope'snounUS /poʊps/
possessive form of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
SecretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
TibernounUS /ˈtaɪbər/
a river of central Italy; flows through Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Secrets had a way of leaking out, and Gaydon was determined that this one should not through any inattention of his.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Gaydon stayed in Rome a week, lying snug and close in a lodging only one street removed from that house upon the Tiber where his King lived.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
Wogan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning Wogan was tossing from side to side in a high fever.
world-wideadjective
involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope
From this reading The fever itself was of no great importance, but it had consequences of a world-wide influence, for it left Wogan weak and tied to his bed; so that it was Gaydon who travelled to Rome and obtained the Pope's passport.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gaydon consequently saw what otherwise Wogan would have seen; and Gaydon, the cautious, prudent Gaydon, was careful to avoid making an inopportune discovery, whereas Wogan would never have rested until he had made it.
