AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOVERY.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
awaking
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From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
billetnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading "It is true, then," said I--following up the delusion of my dream.
DISCOVERYnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading A DISCOVERY.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
EveradverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Ever yours, "Kilkee."
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "It is true, then," said I--following up the delusion of my dream.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is true, then," said I--following up the delusion of my dream.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
intendverbUS /ˌɪnˈtend/
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is true, then," said I--following up the delusion of my dream.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
Kilkee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ever yours, "Kilkee."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is true, then," said I--following up the delusion of my dream.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is true, then," said I--following up the delusion of my dream.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
soundestadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndəst/
superlative of “sound” — financially secure and safe
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "It is true, then," said I--following up the delusion of my dream.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "It is true, then," said I--following up the delusion of my dream.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It is true, then," said I--following up the delusion of my dream.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading "A note for Monsieur," said the waiter, awaking me at the same time from the soundest sleep and most delightful dream.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The billet was thus:-- "If your excellency does not intend to slumber during the next twenty-four hours, it might be as well to remember that we are waiting breakfast.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Ever yours, "Kilkee."
