adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door opened and Chief Inspector Kerry entered.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
AssistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading CHIEF INSPECTOR KERRY RESIGNS “Come in,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
breakfasted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
CHIEFnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading CHIEF INSPECTOR KERRY RESIGNS “Come in,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CHIEF INSPECTOR KERRY RESIGNS “Come in,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading CHIEF INSPECTOR KERRY RESIGNS “Come in,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door opened and Chief Inspector Kerry entered.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
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 Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The door opened and Chief Inspector Kerry entered.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
fresh-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
hairdressingnounUS /ˈherdresɪŋ/
a toiletry for the hair
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHIEF INSPECTOR KERRY RESIGNS “Come in,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
INSPECTORnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading CHIEF INSPECTOR KERRY RESIGNS “Come in,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
KERRY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHIEF INSPECTOR KERRY RESIGNS “Come in,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
nicetynounUS /ˈnaɪsɪti/
conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened and Chief Inspector Kerry entered.
partaken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
RESIGNSverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnz/
third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading CHIEF INSPECTOR KERRY RESIGNS “Come in,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CHIEF INSPECTOR KERRY RESIGNS “Come in,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHIEF INSPECTOR KERRY RESIGNS “Come in,” said the Assistant Commissioner.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
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 His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face was as fresh-looking, his attire as spruce and his eyes were as bright, as though he had slept well, enjoyed his bath and partaken of an excellent breakfast.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas he had not been to bed during the preceding twenty-four hours, had breakfasted upon biscuits and coffee, and had spent the night and early morning in ceaseless toil.
