adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I begged my good friend to have a little patience with me.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “And do remember what I have already told you,” I added.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Being determined to carry my point, I could afford to try the influence of mild persuasion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “And do remember what I have already told you,” I added.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I begged my good friend to have a little patience with me.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being determined to carry my point, I could afford to try the influence of mild persuasion.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
Benjamin'snounUS /ˈbendʒəmənz/
possessive form of “benjamin” — gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Being determined to carry my point, I could afford to try the influence of mild persuasion.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Being determined to carry my point, I could afford to try the influence of mild persuasion.
DECLAREverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Being determined to carry my point, I could afford to try the influence of mild persuasion.
Dexter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “And do remember what I have already told you,” I added.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I begged my good friend to have a little patience with me.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I begged my good friend to have a little patience with me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Being determined to carry my point, I could afford to try the influence of mild persuasion.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I begged my good friend to have a little patience with me.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Being determined to carry my point, I could afford to try the influence of mild persuasion.
Miserrimus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
monster's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading I begged my good friend to have a little patience with me.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Being determined to carry my point, I could afford to try the influence of mild persuasion.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Being determined to carry my point, I could afford to try the influence of mild persuasion.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading “And do remember what I have already told you,” I added.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “And do remember what I have already told you,” I added.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Being determined to carry my point, I could afford to try the influence of mild persuasion.
Valeria
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was Benjamin’s opinion of me (on my safe arrival at the villa) after I had announced my intention of returning Miserrimus Dexter’s visit, in his company.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “And do remember what I have already told you,” I added.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I begged my good friend to have a little patience with me.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I DECLARE to Heaven, Valeria, I believe that monster’s madness is infectious--and you have caught it!”
