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From this reading April 22.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading April 22.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
bookkeepingnounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpɪŋ/
the activity of recording business transactions
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
debitnounUS /ˈdebɪt/
an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
DISPLAYSnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
JOHNNYnounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
Loring
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From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Johnny had opened an account with himself and had made five entries.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
PROMOTERnounUS /prəˈmoʊtər/
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the debit side appeared the following items:
TALENTnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
TRUEadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IN WHICH JOHNNY DISPLAYS TALENT AS A TRUE PROMOTER "I don't know much about bookkeeping, but I guess this will do," observed Johnny, passing over his first attempt for inspection.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Loring examined the little book with keen enjoyment.
