adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "It will rain again," responded Glady, looking at the sky.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
asphaltnounUS /ˈæsfɔːlt/
mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It will rain again," responded Glady, looking at the sky.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
Glady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "The walking is good," Saniel remarked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think not."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The walking is good," Saniel remarked.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will rain again," responded Glady, looking at the sky.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "It will rain again," responded Glady, looking at the sky.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I think not."
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
REFUSALnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "The walking is good," Saniel remarked.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "It will rain again," responded Glady, looking at the sky.
RICHadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
Saniel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "It will rain again," responded Glady, looking at the sky.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think not."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "The walking is good," Saniel remarked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE RICH MAN'S REFUSAL When Saniel and Glady reached the street, the rain that had fallen since morning had ceased, and the asphalt shone clear and glittering like a mirror.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will rain again," responded Glady, looking at the sky.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was evident that Glady wished to take a cab, but as none passed he was obliged to walk with Saniel.
