adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But he went about it good-naturedly.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
bananasnounUS /bəˈnænəz/
plural of “banana” — any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading That kind of thing would have spoiled most boys.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he went about it good-naturedly.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
concoctingverbUS /kənˈkɑːktɪŋ/
-ing form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
Eddie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
ExtraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
faerie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading But he went about it good-naturedly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he went about it good-naturedly.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he went about it good-naturedly.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading That kind of thing would have spoiled most boys.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
Kunz's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading That kind of thing would have spoiled most boys.
nectars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
over-supply
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
queensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
specialsnounUS /ˈspeʃəlz/
plural of “special” — a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
strawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
sundaes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading That kind of thing would have spoiled most boys.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He really wanted to learn the drug business, but the boss knew he had a drawing card, and insisted that Eddie go right on concocting faerie queens and strawberry sundaes, and nectars and Kunz's specials.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But he went about it good-naturedly.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Eddie really hated the soda water end of the business, as every soda clerk in the world does.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One Saturday, when he happened to have on hand an over-supply of bananas that would have spoiled over Sunday, he invented a mess and called it the Eddie Extra, and the girls swarmed on it like flies around a honey pot.
