adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading She said: "Now, you slip that in your bag; you'll be glad of that.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She said: "Now, you slip that in your bag; you'll be glad of that.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
CropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading George dropped in during the evening.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading George dropped in during the evening.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading George dropped in during the evening.
flavournoun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George dropped in during the evening.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She said: "Now, you slip that in your bag; you'll be glad of that.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George dropped in during the evening.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She said: "Now, you slip that in your bag; you'll be glad of that.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
Pickwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
slipverbUS /slɪp/
move stealthily
From this reading She said: "Now, you slip that in your bag; you'll be glad of that.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
tea-chest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading George dropped in during the evening.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading My sister-in-law came in later on in the evening (she is a thoughtful girl), and brought a box with her about the size of a tea-chest.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said that the German cigar--the better class of German cigar--was of the brand that is technically known over here as the "Penny Pickwick--Spring Crop;" and he thought that I should not have time, during the short stay I contemplated making in the country, to acquire a taste for its flavour.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said: "I'll tell you one thing you'll have to take with you, old man, and that's a box of cigars and some tobacco."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She said: "Now, you slip that in your bag; you'll be glad of that.
