adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
AMauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
claritynounUS /ˈklerəti/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
decisivenessnounUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/
the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
INFORMEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
LOVEnounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
Poopendyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
Rempf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
sillinessnounUS /ˈsɪlinəs/
a ludicrous folly
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading But for some reason I lacked the power of concentration, or perhaps more properly speaking the power of initiative.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
synopsisnounUS /sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
Tarnowsy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The plot and the synopsis, of course, were quite completely outlined; with ordinary intensity of purpose on my part the tale might have galloped through the introductory chapters with some clarity and decisiveness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
tomfoolerynoun
foolish or senseless behavior
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I AM INFORMED THAT I AM IN LOVE Mr. Poopendyke began to develop a streak of romantic invention--in fact, tomfoolery--A day or two after my experience with Count Tarnowsy in the Rempf Hotel.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading We were finding it rather difficult to get down to actual, serious work on the book.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He is the last person in the world of whom I--or any one else--would suspect silliness of a radical nature.
