adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "I will not wait; I will call in again."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He can not be engaged a much longer time."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "If your business is important you had better wait.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "If your business is important you had better wait.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I will not wait; I will call in again."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He can not be engaged a much longer time."
capitalistsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪsts/
plural of “capitalist” — a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He can not be engaged a much longer time."
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will not wait; I will call in again."
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If your business is important you had better wait.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading "If your business is important you had better wait.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I will not wait; I will call in again."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If your business is important you had better wait.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He can not be engaged a much longer time."
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
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 As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He can not be engaged a much longer time."
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I will not wait; I will call in again."
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He can not be engaged a much longer time."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
Vance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I will not wait; I will call in again."
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Vance saw that the conference was about terminating, he walked to the front of the store, and said:
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As our readers have discerned, the detective had no desire to see the member of the firm whom he had asked for; it had been merely a game to gain an opportunity to listen to what occurred between the capitalists and the master of the "Nancy."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will not wait; I will call in again."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If your business is important you had better wait.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If your business is important you had better wait.
