adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
ConsideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Sit down, Thomson.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading We’ve been expecting you.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
grey-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
SitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading “Sit down, Thomson.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
Surgeon-Major
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From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
ThomsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
waiting-room
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From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
WarnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
We've
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From this reading We’ve been expecting you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Considering the crowded state of the waiting-room and the number of highly important people who were there for the same purpose, Surgeon-Major Thomson seemed to have remarkably little difficulty in procuring the interview he desired.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A tall, grey-haired man in the uniform of a general looked up and nodded with an air of intimacy as soon as the door had been closed.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He was conducted by a boy scout into a room on the second floor of the War Office, within a few minutes of his arrival.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We’ve been expecting you.
