AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Mr. Matthews,” she said hastily in a low voice, “never mind about that now.
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 “Miss Mackwayte,” he said, “we are all so shocked and so very, sorry...”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
ante-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Miss Mackwayte,” he said, “we are all so shocked and so very, sorry...”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Matthews came out of the Chief’s room as Barbara entered the outer office.
BAFFLEDnounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
Barbara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
button-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Matthews came out of the Chief’s room as Barbara entered the outer office.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
Chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
cravatnounUS /krəˈvæt/
A short, wide strip of silk fabric worn by gentlemen around the neck inside an open-collared shirt.
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Matthews came out of the Chief’s room as Barbara entered the outer office.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “Mr. Matthews,” she said hastily in a low voice, “never mind about that now.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Miss Mackwayte,” he said, “we are all so shocked and so very, sorry...”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
HonornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
Jewish-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
LegionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Mr. Matthews,” she said hastily in a low voice, “never mind about that now.
Mackwayte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Miss Mackwayte,” he said, “we are all so shocked and so very, sorry...”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
MarigoldnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
MatthewsnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Matthews came out of the Chief’s room as Barbara entered the outer office.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Mr. Matthews,” she said hastily in a low voice, “never mind about that now.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Miss Mackwayte,” he said, “we are all so shocked and so very, sorry...”
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Mr. Matthews,” she said hastily in a low voice, “never mind about that now.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Mr. Matthews,” she said hastily in a low voice, “never mind about that now.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Matthews came out of the Chief’s room as Barbara entered the outer office.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Matthews came out of the Chief’s room as Barbara entered the outer office.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Matthews came out of the Chief’s room as Barbara entered the outer office.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
resplendentlyadverb
in an impressively beautiful manner
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Matthews came out of the Chief’s room as Barbara entered the outer office.
rosettenounUS /rəˈset/
an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Miss Mackwayte,” he said, “we are all so shocked and so very, sorry...”
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading “Miss Mackwayte,” he said, “we are all so shocked and so very, sorry...”
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Miss Mackwayte,” he said, “we are all so shocked and so very, sorry...”
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “Miss Mackwayte,” he said, “we are all so shocked and so very, sorry...”
Strangwise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Mr. Matthews,” she said hastily in a low voice, “never mind about that now.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Mr. Matthews,” she said hastily in a low voice, “never mind about that now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Miss Mackwayte,” he said, “we are all so shocked and so very, sorry...”
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading D. O. R. A. IS BAFFLED When Barbara reached the Chief’s ante-room she found it full of people.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Marigold was there, chatting with Captain Strangwise who seemed to be just taking his leave; there was a short, fat, Jewish-looking man, very resplendently dressed with a large diamond pin in his cravat and a small, insignificant looking gentleman with a gray moustache and the red rosette of the Legion of Honor in his button-hole.
