adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
Anti-Gambling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Papa was at the office, as usual.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Papa was at the office, as usual.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
BOOKnounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
ETC
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
everyonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
FATHERnounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
GOOSEnounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
Martha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
McFarland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
Nell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Papa was at the office, as usual.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
OZ
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
PapanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Papa was at the office, as usual.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
SisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Papa was at the office, as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one intended to leave Martha alone that afternoon, but it happened that everyone was called away, for one reason or another.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
WIZARDnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
Women's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. McFarland was attending the weekly card party held by the Women’s Anti-Gambling League.
WONDERFULadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Author of FATHER GOOSE; HIS BOOK, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ, ETC.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sister Nell’s young man had called quite unexpectedly to take her for a long drive.
