adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
Archie
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From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
Englishman's
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From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
GeordienounUS /ˈdʒiːərdi/
a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
historiesnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
Jamie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
Jessie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
liberry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
lounged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
ragamuffins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
ReadverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
scapegraces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
sprawlingnounUS /ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Archie lounged in the easy chair, surrounded by newspapers; Charlie stood upon the rug, in an Englishman's favourite attitude, and, I regret to say, both were smoking cigars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the “liberry,” as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of the scapegraces and ragamuffins whose histories are now the fashion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him asunder.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Read and improve your mind, my son,” answered Archie, peering solemnly over the paper behind which he had been dozing.
