adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "You're a schoolmarm again, Cynthy."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
cordedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdəd/
of textiles; having parallel raised lines
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
CousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
Cynthy
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From this reading "You're a schoolmarm again, Cynthy."
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
eclipsedverbUS /ɪˈklɪpst/
past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
Ephraim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
Lucretia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
myrrhnounUS /mɜːr/
aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
schoolmarmnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading "You're a schoolmarm again, Cynthy."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Only one event in his life had eclipsed this in happiness--the interview in front of the White House.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading He rapped on the window with his stick, thereby frightening Cynthia half out of her wits as she sat musing sorrowfully by the fire.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While Miss Lucretia was standing, unwillingly enough, listening to the speeches that were poured into her ear by various members of the audience, receiving the incense and myrrh to which so great a celebrity was entitled, the old soldier hobbled away to his little house as fast as his three legs would carry him.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Cousin Ephraim," she said, taking off his corded hat, "what in the world's the matter with you?"
You're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're a schoolmarm again, Cynthy."
