adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do not allow yourself to be overcome by a feeling of irritation.
accustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Do not allow yourself to be overcome by a feeling of irritation.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Do not allow yourself to be overcome by a feeling of irritation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Do not allow yourself to be overcome by a feeling of irritation.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading “For heaven’s sake, Noel,” said he, “calm yourself.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not allow yourself to be overcome by a feeling of irritation.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
drilyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Do not allow yourself to be overcome by a feeling of irritation.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For heaven’s sake, Noel,” said he, “calm yourself.
Gerdy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “For heaven’s sake, Noel,” said he, “calm yourself.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Do not allow yourself to be overcome by a feeling of irritation.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
Noel'snounUS /noʊˈelz/
possessive form of “noel” — period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not allow yourself to be overcome by a feeling of irritation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Do not allow yourself to be overcome by a feeling of irritation.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
overcomeverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌm/
win a victory over
From this reading Do not allow yourself to be overcome by a feeling of irritation.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “For heaven’s sake, Noel,” said he, “calm yourself.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
Tabaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This indifference, this cold disdain, amazed old Tabaret, accustomed as he was to the affectionate relations always existing between mother and son.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “If Madame Gerdy rings,” replied the young man drily, “the servant will attend to her.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When Noel and old Tabaret were seated face to face in Noel’s study, and the door had been carefully shut, the old fellow felt uneasy, and said: “What if your mother should require anything.”
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “For heaven’s sake, Noel,” said he, “calm yourself.
