adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
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 The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
BretonnounUS /ˈbretən/
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
didn't
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From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
Edie's
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From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading 'Sit down, Le Breton,' Mr. Lancaster said slowly when Ernest entered.
ENVIRONMENTnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading THE ENVIRONMENT FINALLY TRIUMPHS.
Ernest
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From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
FINALLYadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE ENVIRONMENT FINALLY TRIUMPHS.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
IntelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading 'Sit down, Le Breton,' Mr. Lancaster said slowly when Ernest entered.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
LenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
MorningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'Sit down, Le Breton,' Mr. Lancaster said slowly when Ernest entered.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
perturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
sallied
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
SitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading 'Sit down, Le Breton,' Mr. Lancaster said slowly when Ernest entered.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading 'Sit down, Le Breton,' Mr. Lancaster said slowly when Ernest entered.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
specifyingverbUS /ˈspesəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “specify” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENVIRONMENT FINALLY TRIUMPHS.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
TRIUMPHSnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE ENVIRONMENT FINALLY TRIUMPHS.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The telegram didn't state at all what the business was; it merely said it was urgent and immediate without in any way specifying its nature.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Ernest sallied forth in some perturbation, for his memories of the last occasion when the 'Morning Intelligence' required his aid on important business were far from pleasant ones; but for Edie's sake he felt he must go, and so he went without a murmur.
WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Winter had come, and on a bitter cold winter's night, Ernest Le Breton once more received an unexpected telegram asking him to hurry down without a moment's delay on important business to the 'Morning Intelligence' office.
