used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
affixedadjectiveUS /əˈfɪkst/
firmly attached
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
ArisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Upon my stating that such was the case, the voice said:
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading "Doctor, this is the inspection department.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
enquiring
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From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
Fibble
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From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
Halloa
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From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading "Doctor, this is the inspection department.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
by chance
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
with little or no delay
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
recurring again and again
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Upon my stating that such was the case, the voice said:
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
solacenounUS /ˈsɑːləs/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
the season of growth
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Upon my stating that such was the case, the voice said:
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Upon my stating that such was the case, the voice said:
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon my stating that such was the case, the voice said:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
thereaboutadverb
near that time or date
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
transmitternounUS /trænˈsmɪtər/
someone who transmits a message
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
two times
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon my stating that such was the case, the voice said:
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon my stating that such was the case, the voice said:
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
in or at the place that
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading But at five of the clock or thereabout, as I sat here enjoying the refreshing solace of tea and basking in the mild spring air wafted to me through my opened windows, the telephone bell rang.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Over the wire then a female voice spoke, enquiring if this were Doctor Fibble?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Arising promptly, I went to where the instrument is affixed to the wall and responded to the call in the conventional manner by placing the receiver to my ear, applying my lips to the transmitter and uttering the word "Halloa!" twice, or possibly thrice repeated.
