adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
chestnounUS /tʃest/
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
D'Artagnan
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From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He only replied: “On the king’s service.”
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/
in like or similar manner
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He only replied: “On the king’s service.”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He only replied: “On the king’s service.”
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
registres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He only replied: “On the king’s service.”
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He only replied: “On the king’s service.”
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading From the bottom to the top of the house, the hurry of the servants bearing dishes, and the diligence of the _registres_, denoted an approaching change in offices and kitchen.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The superintendent had no doubt received advice of the approaching departure, for he was giving a farewell dinner to his friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The clerk, a little put out by the serious air of the captain, replied, that “that was a very respectable reason, but that the customs of the house were respectable likewise; and that, in consequence, he begged the bearer to call again next day.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading D’Artagnan, with his order in his hand, presented himself at the offices, when he was told it was too late to pay cash, the chest was closed.
