adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
BurroughsnounUS /ˈbʌroʊz/
United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading "The gentleman is waiting in the reception-room, sir," said he.
Ginniss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The gentleman is waiting in the reception-room, sir," said he.
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 Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The gentleman is waiting in the reception-room, sir," said he.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The gentleman is waiting in the reception-room, sir," said he.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
Neff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
PRIVILEGEnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading TEDDY'S PRIVILEGE.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
reception-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The gentleman is waiting in the reception-room, sir," said he.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The gentleman is waiting in the reception-room, sir," said he.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "The gentleman is waiting in the reception-room, sir," said he.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
TEDDY'SnounUS /ˈtediz/
possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading TEDDY'S PRIVILEGE.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "The gentleman is waiting in the reception-room, sir," said he.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
white-jacketed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To Mr. Burroughs, smoking his cigar upon the piazza of the Neff House, came a white-jacketed waiter with a card.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Burroughs paused to watch an unusually perfect ring of smoke lazily floating above his head; then took the card, and read in pencil,-- "Theodore Ginniss would be glad to see Mr. Burroughs a moment on important business."
