adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
AmbassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “Every one has certainly not your confidence in the situation,” Dominey rejoined calmly.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Every one has certainly not your confidence in the situation,” Dominey rejoined calmly.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “Every one has certainly not your confidence in the situation,” Dominey rejoined calmly.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
Dominey
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From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
else
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From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Every one has certainly not your confidence in the situation,” Dominey rejoined calmly.
fiddlingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪdlɪŋ/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Every one has certainly not your confidence in the situation,” Dominey rejoined calmly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/
plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
icedverbUS /aɪst/
past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
lounged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Every one has certainly not your confidence in the situation,” Dominey rejoined calmly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
Ranelagh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
rejoinedverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Every one has certainly not your confidence in the situation,” Dominey rejoined calmly.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading “Every one has certainly not your confidence in the situation,” Dominey rejoined calmly.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
Terniloff
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From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Terniloff and Dominey, one morning about six months later, lounged underneath a great elm tree at Ranelagh, having iced drinks after a round of golf.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “I suppose,” the Ambassador remarked, as he leaned back in his chair with an air of lazy content, “that I am being accused of fiddling while Rome burns.”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “There is no one else who knows quite so much,” Terniloff reminded him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Several millions of perspiring Englishmen were at the same moment studying with dazed wonder the headlines in the midday papers.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Every one has certainly not your confidence in the situation,” Dominey rejoined calmly.
