adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
BabbittsnounUS /ˈbæbəts/
plural of “babbitt” — an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was a room which observed the best Floral Heights standards.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
darningnoun
the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
enviouslyadverbUS /ˈenviəsli/
with jealousy; in an envious manner
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
FloraladjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəl/
resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
From this reading It was a room which observed the best Floral Heights standards.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
gold-striped
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From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading It was a room which observed the best Floral Heights standards.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a room which observed the best Floral Heights standards.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
lingerienounUS /ˈlɑːnʒəreɪ/
women's underwear and nightclothes
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
much-carved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was a room which observed the best Floral Heights standards.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
panelingnounUS /ˈpænəlɪŋ/
a panel or section of panels in a wall or door
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
rocking-chairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was very still.
sighedverbUS /saɪd/
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading It was a room which observed the best Floral Heights standards.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The room was very still.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
upholsteredverbUS /əˈpoʊlstərd/
past form of “upholster” — provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading From the Babbitts’ former house had come two much-carved rocking-chairs, but the other chairs were new, very deep and restful, upholstered in blue and gold-striped velvet.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The room was very still.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room was very still.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a room which observed the best Floral Heights standards.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
white-enameled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gray walls were divided into artificial paneling by strips of white-enameled pine.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
women's
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From this reading I He solemnly finished the last copy of the _American Magazine_, while his wife sighed, laid away her darning, and looked enviously at the lingerie designs in a women’s magazine.
