adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
Brewster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Each day he sent her flowers and considered that he had more than done his duty.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day he sent her flowers and considered that he had more than done his duty.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Each day he sent her flowers and considered that he had more than done his duty.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
DrewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Each day he sent her flowers and considered that he had more than done his duty.
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day he sent her flowers and considered that he had more than done his duty.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
FINANCEnounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Each day he sent her flowers and considered that he had more than done his duty.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each day he sent her flowers and considered that he had more than done his duty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
Monty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Each day he sent her flowers and considered that he had more than done his duty.
NAPOLEONnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Each day he sent her flowers and considered that he had more than done his duty.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
somehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Each day he sent her flowers and considered that he had more than done his duty.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth after the first few days Monty seemed to have forgotten his competitors, and was resting in the consciousness of his assured position.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Drew saw him quite as often as before the important interview, but he was always a puzzle to her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NAPOLEON OF FINANCE The next two months were busy ones for Brewster.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
winsnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading "His attitude is changed somehow," she thought to herself, and then she remembered that "a man who wins a girl after an ardent suit is often like one who runs after a street car and then sits down to read his paper."
