adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
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 But why, of all the houses in the world, should it have been Zen Transley’s house?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But why, of all the houses in the world, should it have been Zen Transley’s house?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
epochaladjectiveUS /ˈepəkəl/
highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
haphazardadjectiveUS /hæpˈhæzərd/
dependent upon or characterized by chance
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But why, of all the houses in the world, should it have been Zen Transley’s house?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But why, of all the houses in the world, should it have been Zen Transley’s house?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But why, of all the houses in the world, should it have been Zen Transley’s house?
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
munchingverbUS /ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But why, of all the houses in the world, should it have been Zen Transley’s house?
SittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
SurelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely events are ordered to some purpose; surely everything is not mere haphazard chance!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why, of all the little boys in the world, should this have been the son of his rival and the only girl he had ever--the girl he had loved most in all his life?
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
Transley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But why, of all the houses in the world, should it have been Zen Transley’s house?
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sitting on his veranda that evening while the sun dropped low over the mountains and the sound of horses munching contentedly came up from the stables, Grant for the twentieth time turned over in his mind the events of a day that was to stand out as an epochal one in his career.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But why, of all the houses in the world, should it have been Zen Transley’s house?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The meeting with the little boy and the quick friendship and confidence which had been formed between them; the mishap, and the trip to the house by the river--these were logical and easily followed.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But why, of all the houses in the world, should it have been Zen Transley’s house?
ZennounUS /zen/
school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan
From this reading But why, of all the houses in the world, should it have been Zen Transley’s house?
