adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This secretary of his was a cool scoundrel.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading “It is Samoval,” was Tremayne’s quiet answer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why, Ned,” he asked gravely, “what has happened?”
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading This secretary of his was a cool scoundrel.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “He is quite dead.”
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “Why, Ned,” he asked gravely, “what has happened?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Why, Ned,” he asked gravely, “what has happened?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, Ned,” he asked gravely, “what has happened?”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, Ned,” he asked gravely, “what has happened?”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is Samoval,” was Tremayne’s quiet answer.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is Samoval,” was Tremayne’s quiet answer.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, Ned,” he asked gravely, “what has happened?”
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “It is Samoval,” was Tremayne’s quiet answer.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “He is quite dead.”
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
Samoval
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is Samoval,” was Tremayne’s quiet answer.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading This secretary of his was a cool scoundrel.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading This secretary of his was a cool scoundrel.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This secretary of his was a cool scoundrel.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
Tremayne's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is Samoval,” was Tremayne’s quiet answer.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is Samoval,” was Tremayne’s quiet answer.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Why, Ned,” he asked gravely, “what has happened?”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, Ned,” he asked gravely, “what has happened?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stood up as he spoke, and Sir Terence observed with terrible inward mirth that his tone had the frank and honest ring, his bearing the imperturbable ease which more than once before had imposed upon him as the outward signs of an easy conscience.
