adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
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 Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
Bogue
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From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
deednounUS /diːd/
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
Ethel
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From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PEGGY HAS REVENGE.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
Joe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
landsnounUS /lændz/
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
Merrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
Millville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
PEGGY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PEGGY HAS REVENGE.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
REVENGEnounUS /riˈvendʒ/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading PEGGY HAS REVENGE.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joe was planning to exploit a new patent as soon as he could earn enough to get it introduced, and Ethel exhibited a sublime confidence in the boy's ability that rendered all question of money insignificant.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
Wegg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joe Wegg made a rapid recovery, his strength returning under the influence of pleasant surroundings and frequent visits from Ethel and Uncle John's three nieces.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Joe's sudden appearance in the land of his birth and his generally smashed up condition were a nine days' wonder in Millville.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Not a word was hinted to either the invalid or the school teacher regarding the inquiries Mr. Merrick was making about the deed to the Bogue timber lands, which, if found, would make the young couple independent.
