AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A great deal,” Julian replied gravely.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Prime Minister entered with an air of slight hurry.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He was also somewhat surprised.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “A great deal,” Julian replied gravely.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Prime Minister entered with an air of slight hurry.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “A great deal,” Julian replied gravely.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “A great deal,” Julian replied gravely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was also somewhat surprised.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The Prime Minister entered with an air of slight hurry.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Prime Minister entered with an air of slight hurry.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Prime Minister entered with an air of slight hurry.
Orden
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From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The Prime Minister entered with an air of slight hurry.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “A great deal,” Julian replied gravely.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The Prime Minister entered with an air of slight hurry.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
Stenson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was also somewhat surprised.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Julian, duly embarked upon his mission, was kept waiting an unexpectedly short time in the large but gloomy apartment into which Mr. Stenson’s butler had somewhat doubtfully ushered him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Prime Minister entered with an air of slight hurry.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear Orden,” he exclaimed, holding out his hand, “what can I do for you?”
