adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "This is Mr. Viner, who gave evidence in the case you want to see me about.
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 "One of your partners, no doubt!" he added, looking again at Viner.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "One of your partners, no doubt!" he added, looking again at Viner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading "This is Mr. Viner, who gave evidence in the case you want to see me about.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "One of your partners, no doubt!" he added, looking again at Viner.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "This is Mr. Viner, who gave evidence in the case you want to see me about.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "This is Mr. Viner, who gave evidence in the case you want to see me about.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
grey-bearded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
HAPPENEDverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is Mr. Viner, who gave evidence in the case you want to see me about.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "One of your partners, no doubt!" he added, looking again at Viner.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is Mr. Viner, who gave evidence in the case you want to see me about.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "One of your partners, no doubt!" he added, looking again at Viner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
PARISnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "One of your partners, no doubt!" he added, looking again at Viner.
Pawle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No sir," replied Mr. Pawle.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "This is Mr. Viner, who gave evidence in the case you want to see me about.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "No sir," replied Mr. Pawle.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is Mr. Viner, who gave evidence in the case you want to see me about.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
Viner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "One of your partners, no doubt!" he added, looking again at Viner.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "This is Mr. Viner, who gave evidence in the case you want to see me about.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Pawle?" he inquired as he dropped into the chair which the old lawyer silently indicated at the side of his desk.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN PARIS The man who presently walked in, a tall, grey-bearded, evidently prosperous person, dressed in the height of fashion, glanced keenly from one to the other of the two men who awaited him.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This is Mr. Viner, who gave evidence in the case you want to see me about.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "One of your partners, no doubt!" he added, looking again at Viner.
