adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
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 All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
AMauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I asked you to hand me the cakes,” she repeated with outstretched hand.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
MammanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading “I asked you to hand me the cakes,” she repeated with outstretched hand.
over-strong
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
PapanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
PleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading “I asked you to hand me the cakes,” she repeated with outstretched hand.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
supposedlyadverbUS /səˈpoʊzədli/
believed or reputed to be the case
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Please hand me the cakes,” she said to him, “Are they good to-day or not?”
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
vagabondsnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːndz/
plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading “And it is a good thing,” Papa continued as he put the hand aside, “that the police run such vagabonds in.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading All they are good for is to play upon the nerves of certain people who are already not over-strong in that respect,” and he smiled, observing that Mamma did not like the conversation at all.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I AM angry,” he went on as he took the cakes and put them where Mamma could not reach them, “very angry at seeing supposedly reasonable and educated people let themselves be deceived,” and he struck the table with his fork.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I asked you to hand me the cakes,” she repeated with outstretched hand.
