adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
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 All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
badlyadverbUS /ˈbædli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
cheeriestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪriəst/
superlative of “cheery” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Yes, if they're the right kind of Americans," said her companion, wisely.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Yes, if they're the right kind of Americans," said her companion, wisely.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Yes, if they're the right kind of Americans," said her companion, wisely.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, if they're the right kind of Americans," said her companion, wisely.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading "Yes, if they're the right kind of Americans," said her companion, wisely.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I know it," said Polly, pulling herself out of her gloom in an instant, to be as gay as ever, till the big sombre dining room seemed instinct with life, and the cheeriest place imaginable.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "What good times Americans do have!" exclaimed a lady, passing the door, and sending an envious glance within.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading All that wonderful day the sun seemed to shine more brightly than on any other day in the whole long year.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, if they're the right kind of Americans," said her companion, wisely.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't let us think of that, Polly," Jasper made haste to say; "it will make father feel so badly if he thinks you are worrying."
