adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Take a chair, Mr. Pickard," replied Eldrick.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
CONFIDINGadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
Eldrick
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From this reading "Take a chair, Mr. Pickard," replied Eldrick.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
FineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Fine morning for the time of year!"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Servant, gentlemen," said the visitor.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
LANDLORDnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Fine morning for the time of year!"
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Take a chair, Mr. Pickard," replied Eldrick.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
Pickard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take a chair, Mr. Pickard," replied Eldrick.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
podgyadjective
short and plump
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Take a chair, Mr. Pickard," replied Eldrick.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
round-facedadjective
having a round face
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Servant, gentlemen," said the visitor.
ServantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Servant, gentlemen," said the visitor.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
somehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
TakeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Take a chair, Mr. Pickard," replied Eldrick.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
thick-set
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From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Fine morning for the time of year!"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading "Servant, gentlemen," said the visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But both nose and eyes combined somehow to communicate an idea of profound inquiry as the round face in which they were placed turned from the solicitor to the man from London, and a podgy forefinger was lifted to a red forehead.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Fine morning for the time of year!"
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading THE CONFIDING LANDLORD The clerk presently ushered in a short, thick-set, round-faced man, apparently of thirty to thirty-five years of age, whose chief personal characteristics lay in a pair of the smallest eyes ever set in a human countenance and a mere apology for a nose.
