adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
antiphonaladjective
containing or using responses; alternating
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe--er--I had--the honah--to send up my kyard!”
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
CompelsverbUS /kəmˈpelz/
third-person singular of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
ernounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
honah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I believe--er--I had--the honah--to send up my kyard!”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe--er--I had--the honah--to send up my kyard!”
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
interpolatedverbUS /ˌɪˈtɜːrpəleɪtɪd/
past form of “interpolate” — estimate the value of
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
kyard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I believe--er--I had--the honah--to send up my kyard!”
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I believe--er--I had--the honah--to send up my kyard!”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
Prinkwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “I believe--er--I had--the honah--to send up my kyard!”
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
Starbottle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
superadded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
Tish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I believe--er--I had--the honah--to send up my kyard!”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His usually high color had faded except from his eyes, but his exalted manner was still more pronounced, with a dreadful deliberation superadded.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “For which we have had no time to prepare her,” continued Miss Tish-- “Compels us most reluctantly”--But here she stopped short.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colonel Starbottle, who had risen with a deep bow at their entrance and remained standing, here walked quietly towards them.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “This--er--unexpected visit,” began Miss Tish--“not previously arranged by letter”-- “Which is an invariable rule of our establishment,” supplemented Miss Prinkwell-- “And the fact that you are personally unknown to us,” continued Miss Tish-- “An ignorance shared by the child, who exhibits a distaste for an interview,” interpolated Miss Prinkwell, in a kind of antiphonal response--
