aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, I think I understand the purpose of his visit, then," said the manager.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
Dashaway
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From this reading "I have heard of you from our young friend, Dashaway," said Mr. Randolph.
Dave
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From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
ferret-like
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From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I have heard of you from our young friend, Dashaway," said Mr. Randolph.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have heard of you from our young friend, Dashaway," said Mr. Randolph.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I have heard of you from our young friend, Dashaway," said Mr. Randolph.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
Hiram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, I think I understand the purpose of his visit, then," said the manager.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
InterstateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈsteɪt/
involving and relating to the mutual relations of states especially of the United States
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
keen-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
MONARCHnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I have heard of you from our young friend, Dashaway," said Mr. Randolph.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
PricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Ah, I think I understand the purpose of his visit, then," said the manager.
Randolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah, I think I understand the purpose of his visit, then," said the manager.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Ah, I think I understand the purpose of his visit, then," said the manager.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Ah, I think I understand the purpose of his visit, then," said the manager.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE "MONARCH II" The manager of the Interstate factory and Dave and Hiram followed the messenger from the plant back to the office.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Ah, I think I understand the purpose of his visit, then," said the manager.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Ah, I think I understand the purpose of his visit, then," said the manager.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Price was the same keen-faced, ferret-like person he always appeared, as Dave introduced him to the manager.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "The gentleman who wishes to see me," the young aviator explained to Mr. Randolph, "is the revenue officer I told you about."
