AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
Barry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
Daniel'snounUS /ˈdænjəlz/
possessive form of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
Eri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
feedverbUS /fiːd/
provide as food
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
grammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
Lorenzo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
Perez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
POLITICSnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Captain Eri was on his usual fishing trip, and after breakfast was over Perez departed to the Barry place, and Jerry to his beloved schoolhouse.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
upstairsadverbUS /əpˈsterz/
on a floor above
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In fact, this question of who the new teacher was to be was the prevailing subject of surmise and conjecture in the village just then.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Captain Jerry came back to the house he went out to the barn to feed Lorenzo and the hens, and attend to Daniel's toilet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The sacrifice, whose impending matrimonial doom had not been mentioned for some time by the trio interested, was gradually becoming his own garrulous self, and his principal topic of conversation recently had been the coming marriage of the “upstairs teacher”--that is, the lady who presided over the grammar grade of the school--and the question of her probable successor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A LITTLE POLITICS Elsie, when she came down to breakfast next morning, was quieter than usual, and to the joking questions of Captain Jerry and Captain Perez, who were curious concerning her “errand” of the previous evening, and who pretended to believe that she had gone to a dance or “time” with some “feller” unknown, she gave evasive, but good-humored replies.
