adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
ColonialsnounUS /kəˈloʊniəlz/
plural of “colonial” — a resident of a colony
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
Fosdick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Pawle, I understand?" he said.
heftyadjectiveUS /ˈhefti/
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Pawle, I understand?" he said.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
Pawle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Pawle, I understand?" he said.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading WHAT WAS THE SECRET?
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
StephensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
plural of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT WAS THE SECRET?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Two pairs of quick eyes took in the old solicitor and his companion, and the elder of the men came forward in a businesslike manner.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Mr. Pawle, I understand?" he said.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading "I'm Mr. Fosdick, of Melbourne, Victoria; this is my friend Mr. Stephens, same place."
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT WAS THE SECRET?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT WAS THE SECRET?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The two men who were presently ushered in were typical Colonials--big, hefty fellows as yet in early middle age, alert, evidently prosperous, if their attire and appointments were anything to go by, and each was obviously deeply interested in the occasion of his visit to Mr. Pawle.
