adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am so glad!” she exclaimed in frankly cordial tones.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
Bayne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, Mr. Bayne!
bracernounUS /ˈbreɪsər/
a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading I am so glad!” she exclaimed in frankly cordial tones.
crassadjectiveUS /kræs/
(of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
DINNERnounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I am so glad!” she exclaimed in frankly cordial tones.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
FalconernounUS /ˈfælkənər/
a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading I am so glad!” she exclaimed in frankly cordial tones.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am so glad!” she exclaimed in frankly cordial tones.
glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/
having the hands covered with gloves
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am so glad!” she exclaimed in frankly cordial tones.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Why, Mr. Bayne!
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
ratingnounUS /ˈreɪtɪŋ/
an appraisal of the value of something
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am so glad!” she exclaimed in frankly cordial tones.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She flushed a little, smiled brightly, and held out her gloved hand to me.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I am so glad!” she exclaimed in frankly cordial tones.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DINNER FOR TWO I was prepared for fear, for distress, for pleading as I confronted Miss Falconer; the one thing I hadn’t expected was that she should seem pleased at the meeting, but she did.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, Mr. Bayne!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The crass coolness of her tactics, with its implied rating of my intelligence, was the very bracer I needed for a most unpleasant task.
