adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I'd better reduce that some before I begin on my hips.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I'd better reduce that some before I begin on my hips.
Blanche
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From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
boomedverbUS /buːmd/
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "Supper-time, and I've got a bunch of letters an inch thick to get out!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
curlverbUS /kɜːrl/
form a curl, curve, or kink
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Supper-time, and I've got a bunch of letters an inch thick to get out!
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Supper-time, and I've got a bunch of letters an inch thick to get out!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'd better reduce that some before I begin on my hips.
I'd
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From this reading I'd better reduce that some before I begin on my hips.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Supper-time, and I've got a bunch of letters an inch thick to get out!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading "Supper-time, and I've got a bunch of letters an inch thick to get out!
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
nimblyadverbUS /ˈnɪmbli/
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I'd better reduce that some before I begin on my hips.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Supper-time, and I've got a bunch of letters an inch thick to get out!
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
Pearlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
RingverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I'd better reduce that some before I begin on my hips.
somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
Supper-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Supper-time, and I've got a bunch of letters an inch thick to get out!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "Supper-time, and I've got a bunch of letters an inch thick to get out!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before an hour had passed, the leading lady had displayed all her treasures, from the photograph of her baby that died to her new Blanche Ring curl cluster, and was calling Pearlie by her first name.
weighsverbUS /weɪz/
third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When a bell somewhere boomed six o'clock Pearlie was being instructed in a new exercise calculated to reduce the hips an inch a month.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "My land!" cried Pearlie, aghast, and scrambled to her feet as nimbly as any woman can who weighs two hundred pounds.
