aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then she inquired about her dresses and was told they would be ready for her.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
ANGELnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then she inquired about her dresses and was told they would be ready for her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Elnora came home Saturday morning and began work.
BirdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading She had been invited to go to the Bird Woman’s to prepare for both the sermon and Commencement exercises.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading She had been invited to go to the Bird Woman’s to prepare for both the sermon and Commencement exercises.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Elnora came home Saturday morning and began work.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
CommencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading She had been invited to go to the Bird Woman’s to prepare for both the sermon and Commencement exercises.
ComstocknounUS /ˈkɑːmstɑːk/
United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915)
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Then she inquired about her dresses and was told they would be ready for her.
ELNORA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading She had been invited to go to the Bird Woman’s to prepare for both the sermon and Commencement exercises.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
FRECKLESnounUS /ˈfrekəlz/
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
GIFTSnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had been invited to go to the Bird Woman’s to prepare for both the sermon and Commencement exercises.
GRADUATESnounUS /ˈɡrædʒəwəts/
plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Elnora came home Saturday morning and began work.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Then she inquired about her dresses and was told they would be ready for her.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading She had been invited to go to the Bird Woman’s to prepare for both the sermon and Commencement exercises.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Elnora came home Saturday morning and began work.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading She had been invited to go to the Bird Woman’s to prepare for both the sermon and Commencement exercises.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then she inquired about her dresses and was told they would be ready for her.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Elnora came home Saturday morning and began work.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
SENDverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading She had been invited to go to the Bird Woman’s to prepare for both the sermon and Commencement exercises.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she inquired about her dresses and was told they would be ready for her.
statuarynounUS /ˈstætʃuːeri/
statues collectively
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she inquired about her dresses and was told they would be ready for her.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she inquired about her dresses and was told they would be ready for her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Comstock asked no questions, and the girl only told her that the audience had been large enough to more than pay for the piece of statuary the class had selected for the hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
WHEREIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS That was Friday night.
Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had been invited to go to the Bird Woman’s to prepare for both the sermon and Commencement exercises.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Elnora came home Saturday morning and began work.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then she inquired about her dresses and was told they would be ready for her.
