614
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From this reading Sixth floor, Room 614.”
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
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 “All right, ma’am; here they are.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
Barton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
can't
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From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Sixth floor, Room 614.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “All right, ma’am; here they are.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
PaintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading “All right, ma’am; here they are.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
S'snounUS /ˈesɪz/
possessive form of “s” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
ScenicadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnɪk/
used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
SignnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading Sixth floor, Room 614.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
starternounUS /ˈstɑːrtər/
an electric motor for starting an engine
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
Sykes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In an office building, away downtown, a little old lady stood in the lobby studying the great bulletin board of room numbers.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “All right, ma’am; here they are.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want Sykes and Barton, Scenic Sign Painters,” she said, positively enough; “but there are so many S’s, I can’t seem to find them!”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Can I help you, ma’am?” asked the elevator starter, seeing her perplexity.
