adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
BOBverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
couplingnounUS /ˈkʌplɪŋ/
a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
easy-chair
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From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
Hetty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
Hewitt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
INTERFERESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
trainmennounUS /ˈtreɪnmən/
plural of “trainman” — an employee of a railroad
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Bob West often dropped into the office, which was next door to his own place of business, but he was a silent man and had little to say on these visits.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
Weldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
WESTnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading BOB WEST INTERFERES It was unfortunate that at that time Thursday Smith had gone up the electric line toward Royal, to inspect it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the office were Patsy, Hetty Hewitt--who was making a drawing--Arthur Weldon, engaged upon his books, and finally, seated in an easy-chair from which he silently watched them work, old Bob West, the hardware man.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In his early days he had wandered pretty much over the whole world, and he could relate some interesting personal adventures if he chose.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Louise and Beth had driven over to the Junction to write up an accident, one of the trainmen having caught his hand in a coupling, between two freight cars.
