adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From that day Fraser had a new nurse.
ain't
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From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
Arlie
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From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
chumpnounUS /tʃʌmp/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading “I'm a chump,” he told himself, with deep disgust.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From that day Fraser had a new nurse.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “I'm a chump,” he told himself, with deep disgust.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
Dillon
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From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading “I'm a chump,” he told himself, with deep disgust.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
Fraser
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From this reading From that day Fraser had a new nurse.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that day Fraser had a new nurse.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From that day Fraser had a new nurse.
Hadn't
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From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I'm a chump,” he told himself, with deep disgust.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I'm a chump,” he told himself, with deep disgust.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From that day Fraser had a new nurse.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading From that day Fraser had a new nurse.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
scaringverbUS /ˈskerɪŋ/
-ing form of “scare” — cause fear in
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that day Fraser had a new nurse.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I'm a chump,” he told himself, with deep disgust.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Arlie disappeared, and her aunt replaced her a few hours later and took charge of the patient.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Steve took her desertion as an irritable convalescent does, but he did not let his disappointment make him unpleasant to Miss Ruth Dillon.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “Hadn't any more sense than to go scaring off the little girl by handing out a line of talk she ain't used to.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I'm a chump,” he told himself, with deep disgust.
