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 PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
adorningverbUS /əˈdɔːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Paul?" commented Constance with a pleased smile, which both delighted and surprised Aunt Pattie.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
ARRANGEMENTnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Paul?" commented Constance with a pleased smile, which both delighted and surprised Aunt Pattie.
Boyden
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From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "Paul?" commented Constance with a pleased smile, which both delighted and surprised Aunt Pattie.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading "Paul?" commented Constance with a pleased smile, which both delighted and surprised Aunt Pattie.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
Gamble'snounUS /ˈɡæmbəlz/
possessive form of “gamble” — money that is risked for possible monetary gain
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
GRESHAMnounUS /ˈɡreʃəm/
English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
Gresham'snounUS /ˈɡreʃəmz/
possessive form of “gresham” — English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
interjectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “interject” — to insert between other elements
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
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 "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
Pattie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
PAULnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Paul?" commented Constance with a pleased smile, which both delighted and surprised Aunt Pattie.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
PRACTICALadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
PROPOSESverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Paul?" commented Constance with a pleased smile, which both delighted and surprised Aunt Pattie.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Paul?" commented Constance with a pleased smile, which both delighted and surprised Aunt Pattie.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I didn't expect him for half an hour," and she completed her toilet by adorning herself with a choice collection of Johnny Gamble's roses.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "She ought to," interjected Polly, busy at the telephone; "that's the third gown she's tried on.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
VERYadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH PAUL GRESHAM PROPOSES A VERY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENT "Mr. Gresham is calling," announced Aunt Pattie Boyden with some trepidation; for Constance, besides being ill, had not been in the best of humor during the last two weeks.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are looking your best, I must say," admired Aunt Pattie after a critical survey, for she was particularly anxious about this visit of Paul Gresham's.
