adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading No answer."
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Jarvis left the room, Ethel turned to speak to Jerry.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Send that at once.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
Ethel
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From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
FRIENDSHIPnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
handshakenounUS /ˈhændʃeɪk/
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
Jarvis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As Jarvis left the room, Ethel turned to speak to Jerry.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No answer."
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "Send that at once.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As Jarvis left the room, Ethel turned to speak to Jerry.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
SendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Send that at once.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading As Jarvis left the room, Ethel turned to speak to Jerry.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
TEMPLEnounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Send that at once.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As Jarvis left the room, Ethel turned to speak to Jerry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TEMPLE OF FRIENDSHIP Ethel was the first to recover her equanimity.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
writing-desk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She came down the steps, greeted Jerry with a genial handshake, asked to be excused for a moment, and after halting the departing Jarvis she went over to the writing-desk, opened the envelope, added a postscript, addressed a new envelope, put the augmented epistle inside it, sealed it, handed it to Jarvis, saying:
