adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
DelilahnounUS /dəˈlaɪlə/
(Old Testament) the Philistine mistress of Samson who betrayed him by cutting off his hair and so deprived him of his strength
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
fancying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
Hortense
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
poutedverbUS /ˈpaʊtɪd/
past form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
sulks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
swearverbUS /swer/
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
Wenceslas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Hortense, penitent for her little temper, and fancying that her husband was annoyed with her, went to the studio just as the sculptor had finished handling the clay with the impetuosity that spurs an artist when the mood is on him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She pouted at this, but only as a loving woman sulks to get something for it.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Wenceslas, tired out with such a morning’s work, went off to his studio to make a clay sketch of the _Samson and Delilah_, for which he had the drawings in his pocket.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading On seeing his wife, Wenceslas hastily threw the wet wrapper over the group, and putting both arms round her, he said:
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I swear to you, my dear Hortense, that I will go there no more, excepting to redeem my note of hand.”
