adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
accruedadjectiveUS /əˈkruːd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Shelton was lost in admiration of Ferrand's manner in this scene..
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
Charmin
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From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They're rather common, you know--the Robinsons.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
Dennant
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From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
Ferrand
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From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
Ferrand's
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From this reading Shelton was lost in admiration of Ferrand's manner in this scene..
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
HonourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shelton was lost in admiration of Ferrand's manner in this scene..
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They're rather common, you know--the Robinsons.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Shelton was lost in admiration of Ferrand's manner in this scene..
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Shelton was lost in admiration of Ferrand's manner in this scene..
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
paralysing
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From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading They're rather common, you know--the Robinsons.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
RobinsonsnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsənz/
plural of “robinson” — English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading They're rather common, you know--the Robinsons.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
ROSAnounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Shelton was lost in admiration of Ferrand's manner in this scene..
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
Shelton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
SUBverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
tenantedadjective
resided in; having tenants
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
They're
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From this reading They're rather common, you know--the Robinsons.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Shelton was lost in admiration of Ferrand's manner in this scene..
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Its subtle combination of deference and dignity was almost paralysing; paralysing, too, the subterranean smile upon his lips.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “Charmin' young man, Dick,” said Mrs. Dennant, when Shelton lingered to say once more that he knew but very little of him; “I shall send a note round to Mrs. Robinson at once.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They're rather common, you know--the Robinsons.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SUB ROSA From the interview, which Shelton had the mixed delight of watching, between Ferrand and the Honourable Mrs. Dennant, certain definite results accrued, the chief of which was the permission accorded the young wanderer to occupy the room which had formerly been tenanted by the footman John.
