adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
agent'snounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
possessive form of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
bumpsnounUS /bʌmps/
plural of “bump” — a lump on the body caused by a blow
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
chapnounUS /tʃæp/
a boy or man
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
fishyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪʃi/
of or relating to or resembling fish
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
globularadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/
having the shape of a sphere or ball
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
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 He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
ill-luck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
MadagascarnounUS /ˌmædəˈɡæskər/
a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
pivotverbUS /ˈpɪvət/
turn on a pivot
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
Ravonalo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘I did not start in search of Jim at once, only because I had really an appointment which I could not neglect.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It had something to do with cattle and cartridges and a Prince Ravonalo something; but the pivot of the whole affair was the stupidity of some admiral--Admiral Pierre, I think.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Everything turned on that, and the chap couldn’t find words strong enough to express his confidence.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He had globular eyes starting out of his head with a fishy glitter, bumps on his forehead, and wore his long hair brushed back without a parting.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then, as ill-luck would have it, in my agent’s office I was fastened upon by a fellow fresh from Madagascar with a little scheme for a wonderful piece of business.
