adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a bold stroke, Mr. Neelands knew, but the circumstances warranted it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
approachableadjectiveUS /əˈproʊtʃəbəl/
capable of being read with comprehension
From this reading The old leader was one of the most approachable of men, genial, kindly, friendly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading It was a bold stroke, Mr. Neelands knew, but the circumstances warranted it.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a bold stroke, Mr. Neelands knew, but the circumstances warranted it.
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was a bold stroke, Mr. Neelands knew, but the circumstances warranted it.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The old leader was one of the most approachable of men, genial, kindly, friendly.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The old leader was one of the most approachable of men, genial, kindly, friendly.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He must make the Government understand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bold stroke, Mr. Neelands knew, but the circumstances warranted it.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The old leader was one of the most approachable of men, genial, kindly, friendly.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was a bold stroke, Mr. Neelands knew, but the circumstances warranted it.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The old leader was one of the most approachable of men, genial, kindly, friendly.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He must make the Government understand.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The old leader was one of the most approachable of men, genial, kindly, friendly.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The old leader was one of the most approachable of men, genial, kindly, friendly.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was a bold stroke, Mr. Neelands knew, but the circumstances warranted it.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
Neelands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old leader was one of the most approachable of men, genial, kindly, friendly.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The old leader was one of the most approachable of men, genial, kindly, friendly.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
PETER'SnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
REPORTverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
strokenounUS /stroʊk/
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading It was a bold stroke, Mr. Neelands knew, but the circumstances warranted it.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He must make the Government understand.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading He must lay the matter before his superior officer; as a loyal member of the party, he must bring in a warning.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading It was a bold stroke, Mr. Neelands knew, but the circumstances warranted it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bold stroke, Mr. Neelands knew, but the circumstances warranted it.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading PETER'S REPORT When Peter J. Neelands returned to the city, he sought an interview with his Chief.
