12
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From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
becominglyadverb
in a becoming manner
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
chinchillanounUS /tʃɪnˈtʃɪlə/
the expensive silvery grey fur of the chinchilla
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
doesn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading “For even longer than that, if you will,” he murmured.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For even longer than that, if you will,” he murmured.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
Harrod'snounUS /ˈherədz/
possessive form of “harrod” — English merchant who expanded his father's shop in London into a prestigious department store (1841-1905)
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “For even longer than that, if you will,” he murmured.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
Lessingham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading “For even longer than that, if you will,” he murmured.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
lunchingnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪŋ/
the act of eating lunch
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “For even longer than that, if you will,” he murmured.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
Philippa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
Punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I lost Helen in Harrod's,” she announced, “but I know she's lunching with friends, so it really doesn't matter.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “For even longer than that, if you will,” he murmured.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “For even longer than that, if you will,” he murmured.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Punctually at 12 o'clock the next morning, Lessingham presented himself at the hotel in Dover Street and was invited by the hall porter to take a seat in the lounge.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Philippa entered, a few minutes later, her eyes and cheeks brilliant with the brisk exercise she had been taking, her slim figure most becomingly arrayed in grey cloth and chinchilla.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
You'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You'll have to take care of me, Mr. Lessingham, until the train goes, if you will.”
