adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
adherentsnounUS /ædˈhɪrənts/
plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
ain't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
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 I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
countersnounUS /ˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
defraudedverbUS /dɪˈfrɔːdɪd/
past form of “defraud” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
Felix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
good-will
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
handcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
Kling's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
Masie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
nettledadjectiveUS /ˈnetəld/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
O'Day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I ain't never come across no man any better than Felix O'Day since I lived here, and that's no lie.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
they'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They considered themselves, so to speak, as defrauded of something which was their right and said so in plain terms.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading While it was true that Felix, since Masie's party, had gained the complete good-will of his neighbors, there were, strange as it may seem, certain individuals who, while they acknowledged the charm of his personality, resented his quiet reserve.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading What nettled them most was his not having told them at once who he was and why he had come to Kling's, and why he had stayed on wrapped in mystery.
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I hope it won't be a pair of handcuffs they'll surprise him with some day”; or, “When that pal of his turns up, then you'll see fun,” being some of the suggestions frequently made over counters, to be answered by his loyal adherents with a “Well, I don't care what ye say.
