adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
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 HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
headlineverbUS /ˈhedlaɪn/
publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
HIDEverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
MeetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
Metropole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
PredictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
SEEKverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
StormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
surreptitiouslyadverbUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəsli/
in a surreptitious manner
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Yes, thanks."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Eggs all right, sir?" he asked anxiously, a trace of accent in his pleasant voice.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading HIDE AND SEEK Charles Miller was generally an early riser, but the head waiter at the Metropole was surreptitiously scanning his watch before giving the signal to close the dining-room doors, when the Captain walked in and took his accustomed seat at a distant table.
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Miller had but time to glance at the headline, "Stormy Cabinet Meeting Predicted at White House Today," in his morning newspaper, when eggs and toast were placed before him.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His attentive waiter poured the hot coffee and placed cream and sugar in his cup without waiting for instructions.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, thanks."
