adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Very well, Sarson, I am at his service.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Mr. Fentolin laid his pen deliberately down.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Fentolin laid his pen deliberately down.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
Fentolin
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From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “So soon,” he murmured.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Very well, Sarson, I am at his service.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Mr. Fentolin laid his pen deliberately down.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “So soon,” he murmured.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
pennounUS /pen/
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Mr. Fentolin laid his pen deliberately down.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
Sarson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “Very well, Sarson, I am at his service.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So soon,” he murmured.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading “So soon,” he murmured.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very well, Sarson, I am at his service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Very well, Sarson, I am at his service.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”
