adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
Baldos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Baldos was not intentionally disagreeable; he was morose and unhappy because he could not help it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
benefactionnoun
a contribution of money or assistance
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
Beverly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
bowledverbUS /boʊld/
past form of “bowl” — roll (a ball)
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Baldos was not intentionally disagreeable; he was morose and unhappy because he could not help it.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Baldos was not intentionally disagreeable; he was morose and unhappy because he could not help it.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Baldos was not intentionally disagreeable; he was morose and unhappy because he could not help it.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
importunities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Baldos was not intentionally disagreeable; he was morose and unhappy because he could not help it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Baldos was not intentionally disagreeable; he was morose and unhappy because he could not help it.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
SERVICEnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
ungraciousadjective
lacking charm and good taste
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Baldos was not intentionally disagreeable; he was morose and unhappy because he could not help it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Beverly put forth her best efforts during the forenoon, but after the basket luncheon had been disposed of in the shade at the roadside, she was content to give up the struggle and surrender to the soothing importunities of the coach as it bowled along.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN SERVICE It was a drowsy day, and, besides, Baldos was not in a communicative frame of mind.
weaklyadverbUS /ˈwiːkli/
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Was he not leaving his friends to wander alone in the wilderness while he drifted weakly into the comforts and pleasures of an enviable service?
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading She dozed peacefully, conscious to the last that he was a most ungracious creature and more worthy of resentment than of benefaction.
