AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was to hold its annual convention at Monarch, Zenith’s chief rival among the cities of the state.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading It was to hold its annual convention at Monarch, Zenith’s chief rival among the cities of the state.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was to hold its annual convention at Monarch, Zenith’s chief rival among the cities of the state.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
BabbittnounUS /ˈbæbɪt/
an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
BoardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
Cecil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading Rountree was chairman of the convention program-committee.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was to hold its annual convention at Monarch, Zenith’s chief rival among the cities of the state.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was to hold its annual convention at Monarch, Zenith’s chief rival among the cities of the state.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading It was to hold its annual convention at Monarch, Zenith’s chief rival among the cities of the state.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
delegateverbUS /ˈdeləɡeɪt/
transfer power to someone
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
EnounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
EstatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was to hold its annual convention at Monarch, Zenith’s chief rival among the cities of the state.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
important-sounding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
MonarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading It was to hold its annual convention at Monarch, Zenith’s chief rival among the cities of the state.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
operatorsnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtərz/
plural of “operator” — (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
picaresqueadjectiveUS /ˌpɪkəˈresk/
involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
program-committee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rountree was chairman of the convention program-committee.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
RealadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading It was to hold its annual convention at Monarch, Zenith’s chief rival among the cities of the state.
Rountree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
smartestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtəst/
superlative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I It was by accident that Babbitt had his opportunity to address the S. A. R. E. B.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Babbitt was an official delegate; another was Cecil Rountree, whom Babbitt admired for his picaresque speculative building, and hated for his social position, for being present at the smartest dances on Royal Ridge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The S. A. R. E. B., as its members called it, with the universal passion for mysterious and important-sounding initials, was the State Association of Real Estate Boards; the organization of brokers and operators.
Zenith'snounUS /ˈziːnɪθs/
possessive form of “zenith” — the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading It was to hold its annual convention at Monarch, Zenith’s chief rival among the cities of the state.
