adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
adriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
baker'snounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Further on he found a baker's shop, where he refreshed himself with some gingerbread and lemon soda.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
disownedverbUS /dɪˈsoʊnd/
past form of “disown” — prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
FurtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further on he found a baker's shop, where he refreshed himself with some gingerbread and lemon soda.
gingerbreadnounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒərbred/
cake flavored with ginger
From this reading Further on he found a baker's shop, where he refreshed himself with some gingerbread and lemon soda.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
lemonnounUS /ˈlemən/
yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading Further on he found a baker's shop, where he refreshed himself with some gingerbread and lemon soda.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
outcastnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
Peyton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Further on he found a baker's shop, where he refreshed himself with some gingerbread and lemon soda.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Further on he found a baker's shop, where he refreshed himself with some gingerbread and lemon soda.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading Further on he found a baker's shop, where he refreshed himself with some gingerbread and lemon soda.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
stammered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
Susy
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From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of returning to Mr. Peyton and Susy, as a disowned and abandoned outcast, was not to be thought of.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
unfetteredadjectiveUS /ənˈfetərd/
not bound by shackles and chains
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Further on he found a baker's shop, where he refreshed himself with some gingerbread and lemon soda.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But although one of his most delightful anticipations had been the unfettered freedom of ordering a meal at a restaurant, on entering the first one he found himself the object of so much curiosity, partly from his size and partly from his dress, which the unfortunate boy was beginning to suspect was really preposterous, and he turned away with a stammered excuse, and did not try another.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When Clarence was once more in the busy street before the bank, it seemed clear to his boyish mind that, being now cast adrift upon the world and responsible to no one, there was no reason why he should not at once proceed to the nearest gold mines!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would purchase some kind of an outfit, such as he had seen the miners carry, and start off as soon as he had got his supper.
