adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
barnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
bedeckedverbUS /bɪˈdekt/
past form of “bedeck” — decorate
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
BrittnounUS /brɪt/
the young of a herring or sprat or similar fish
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
cataloguedverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡd/
past form of “catalogue” — make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
EnemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
Enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
jinriksha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/
on a list
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
loanedverbUS /loʊnd/
past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
pertadjectiveUS /pɜːrt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
placardverbUS /ˈplækərd/
post in a public place
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
propinquitynoun
the property of being close together
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
stuffyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌfi/
lacking fresh air
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Miss Pelham made it a point to look as fascinating as possible on the occasion of these interesting trips into the Enemy's territory.
TwiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Britt generously loaned the pert lady to the Enemy in exchange for what he catalogued as "happy days."
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It was of no especial consequence to his clients that he frequently transferred the placard from the front of the company's bank to the more alluring doorway of the "American bar;" all was just and fair so long as he was to be found where the placard listed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Twice a week, Miss Pelham came down from the château in a gaily bedecked jinriksha to sit opposite to him in his stuffy corner of the banking house, his desk between them, her notebook trembling with propinquity.
WOMENnounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading WOMEN AND WOMEN The Enemy's office hours were from three to five in the afternoon.
