adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Walters looked his guilt and rose stiffly.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
Bibber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Walters rose and left the half-finished cigar and the mint with the ice melting in it on the table.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
dressing-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Walters looked his guilt and rose stiffly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
half-finished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Walters rose and left the half-finished cigar and the mint with the ice melting in it on the table.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walters looked his guilt and rose stiffly.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Walters rose and left the half-finished cigar and the mint with the ice melting in it on the table.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Walters rose and left the half-finished cigar and the mint with the ice melting in it on the table.
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 Walters rose and left the half-finished cigar and the mint with the ice melting in it on the table.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Walters looked his guilt and rose stiffly.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Walters rose and left the half-finished cigar and the mint with the ice melting in it on the table.
mintnounUS /mɪnt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Walters rose and left the half-finished cigar and the mint with the ice melting in it on the table.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Walters rose and left the half-finished cigar and the mint with the ice melting in it on the table.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Walters looked his guilt and rose stiffly.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
scoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading Walters looked his guilt and rose stiffly.
sublimitynoun
nobility in thought or feeling or style
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Walters rose and left the half-finished cigar and the mint with the ice melting in it on the table.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Walters rose and left the half-finished cigar and the mint with the ice melting in it on the table.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
twenty-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
WaltersnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walters looked his guilt and rose stiffly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Van Bibber came back he found on his dressing-table a note from Walters stating that he could not, of course, expect to remain longer in his service, and that he left behind him the twenty-eight dollars which the dinner had cost.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He began with a feeble "If you please, sir--" "Go back to my rooms and wait for me there," said Van Bibber, who was too decent a fellow to scold a servant in public.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His one evening of sublimity was over, and he walked away, bending before the glance of his young master and the smiles of his master's friends.
