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A modern trio in an old town
A modern trio in an old town

Chapter I

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Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.
“Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.
Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.
I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.
They’ll all wear gloves and it will be _miserable_!”
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A modern trio in an old town

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of A modern trio in an old town is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.
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“Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.
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Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.
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I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.
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They’ll all wear gloves and it will be _miserable_!”

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

apprehensions noun US /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/

plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading ““Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.”

Baltimore noun US /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading “Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.”

dreaded adjective US /ˈdredɪd/

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading ““Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.”

eighteen adjective US /eɪˈtiːn/

being one more than seventeen

From this reading ““Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.”

exaggerate verb US /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading ““Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.”

gloves noun US /ɡlʌvz/

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading “They’ll all wear gloves and it will be _miserable_!””

lively adjective US /ˈlaɪvli/

full of life and energy

From this reading “Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.”

Meek adjective US /miːk/

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading ““Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

eighteen years adjective + noun

In this reading ““Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.”

wear gloves verb + noun counted as “wear glove”

In this reading “They’ll all wear gloves and it will be _miserable_!””

Real Stuff adjective + noun

informal usage attributing authenticity

In this reading “Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.”

went on verb + particle counted as “go on”

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

In this reading ““Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.”

look back verb + particle

look towards one's back

In this reading ““Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.”

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110

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From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

180

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From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

227

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

AlmostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/

plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.

Barbara

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

Deane

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

Didn't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

don't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.

dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/

being one more than seventeen

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

Elaine

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.

etc

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

exaggerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

Frontispiecenoun

an ornamental facade

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading They’ll all wear gloves and it will be _miserable_!”

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

grewverbUS /ɡruː/

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

Hemmingway

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They’ll all wear gloves and it will be _miserable_!”

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

kissedverbUS /kɪst/

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/

full of life and energy

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

McDonald

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.

MeekadjectiveUS /miːk/

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading They’ll all wear gloves and it will be _miserable_!”

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

Natalie

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

PagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.

particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.

partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/

established beyond doubt

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

RealadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.

realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.

SamnounUS /sæm/

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

StuffnounUS /stʌf/

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Author of “Real Stuff,” “Natalie Page,” “Barbara of Baltimore,” etc.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

They'll

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From this reading They’ll all wear gloves and it will be _miserable_!”

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I remember one that Elaine McDonald had, particularly, because I had said to mother, “I don’t want to go.

wearverbUS /wer/

be dressed in

From this reading They’ll all wear gloves and it will be _miserable_!”

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading They’ll all wear gloves and it will be _miserable_!”

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Almost every one of the parties I thought would be stiff--and I am not very happy at the sort!--proved to be the kind where every one grew lively.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading “Didn’t exaggerate, did I?” he went on (page 227) _Frontispiece_ “My name is Sam Deane,” he announced 110 Mr. Hemmingway got so gay that he kissed Miss Meek 180 As I look back through my experience of eighteen years, I realize that many of my apprehensions have been foolish, because so many of the things that I dreaded turned out all right.

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