adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am ready at once,” said Vivian.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
despatched
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From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
enquired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading “I am ready at once,” said Vivian.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
pluraladjectiveUS /ˈplʊrəl/
composed of more than one member, set, or kind
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I am ready at once,” said Vivian.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the explanation of last night, the Prince, in private conversation, had dropped his regal plural.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
Vivian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Prince returned home at a late hour, and immediately enquired for Vivian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During dinner, which he hastily despatched, it did not escape our hero’s attention that his Highness was unusually silent, and, indeed, agitated.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “When we have finished our meal, my good friend,” at length said the Prince, “I very much wish to consult with you on a most important business.”
