adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
connectsverbUS /kəˈnekts/
third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
disconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskəˈnektɪd/
(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading No man should greet a letter with more welcome than a traveling salesman.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man should greet a letter with more welcome than a traveling salesman.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No man should greet a letter with more welcome than a traveling salesman.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No man should greet a letter with more welcome than a traveling salesman.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading No man should greet a letter with more welcome than a traveling salesman.
sellverbUS /sel/
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No man should greet a letter with more welcome than a traveling salesman.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
SteppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No man should greet a letter with more welcome than a traveling salesman.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading No man should greet a letter with more welcome than a traveling salesman.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I was very glad to receive it, and accepted the pleasantly given invitation to sit down and read it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stepping into a hardware store early the next morning, after introducing myself I was handed a letter sent to me in the care of the firm.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading No man should greet a letter with more welcome than a traveling salesman.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is a tie that connects him with home, he who is so wholly disconnected.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading No man should greet a letter with more welcome than a traveling salesman.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading He is always wondering what his house may think of this sale, or that price, or this failure to sell, and be he never so sure that he has done well, still the assurance from home that they recognize his success makes him happier.
