AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A good morning to you, Mr. Mossrose,” said Captain Walker.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
ClubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Why, sir, you look as fresh as your namesake--you do, indeed, now, Mossrose.”
DWELLINGnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading DWELLING OF MORGIANA.
Eglantine's
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From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “Why, sir, you look as fresh as your namesake--you do, indeed, now, Mossrose.”
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “A good morning to you, Mr. Mossrose,” said Captain Walker.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Why, sir, you look as fresh as your namesake--you do, indeed, now, Mossrose.”
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Why, sir, you look as fresh as your namesake--you do, indeed, now, Mossrose.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
MORGIANA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DWELLING OF MORGIANA.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “A good morning to you, Mr. Mossrose,” said Captain Walker.
Mossrose
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From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
namesakenounUS /ˈneɪmseɪk/
a person with the same name as another
From this reading “Why, sir, you look as fresh as your namesake--you do, indeed, now, Mossrose.”
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Why, sir, you look as fresh as your namesake--you do, indeed, now, Mossrose.”
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DWELLING OF MORGIANA.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
perfumernoun
a person who makes (and sells) perfumes
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A good morning to you, Mr. Mossrose,” said Captain Walker.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Why, sir, you look as fresh as your namesake--you do, indeed, now, Mossrose.”
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, sir, you look as fresh as your namesake--you do, indeed, now, Mossrose.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading For some reason or other, the Captain was particularly good-humoured; and, quite forgetful of the words which had passed between him and Mr. Eglantine's lieutenant the day before, began addressing the latter with extreme cordiality.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “A good morning to you, Mr. Mossrose,” said Captain Walker.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The day after the dinner at the “Regent Club,” Mr. Walker stepped over to the shop of his friend the perfumer, where, as usual, the young man, Mr. Mossrose, was established in the front premises.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, sir, you look as fresh as your namesake--you do, indeed, now, Mossrose.”
