adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
bustled
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From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
DisposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Yes, here it is, in the last paper.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Yes, here it is, in the last paper.”
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, here it is, in the last paper.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, here it is, in the last paper.”
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Yes, here it is, in the last paper.”
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “Yes, here it is, in the last paper.”
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
reformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes, here it is, in the last paper.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The report of the fire “near Boston” turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, here it is, in the last paper.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The man bustled away and found his late paper, and thrust it through the grating, with the inquiry, “Can you read?”
