adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
Abbott
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From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
CAPTURESnounUS /ˈkæptʃərz/
plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
examination-papers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
GRACEnounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
OUTPOSTSnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Abbott Ashton, hesitating to make his nightly plunge into the dust- clouds of learning, paused in the vestibule to take a peep at Grace.
WalnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRACE CAPTURES THE OUTPOSTS The next evening there was choir practice at the Walnut Street church.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It always rested him to look at her; he meant to drink her in, as it were, to cool his parched soul, then make a dash at his stack of examination-papers.
wheel-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Abbott was not disappointed; but he was surprised to see Mrs. Jefferson in her wheel-chair at the end of the pew occupied by the secretary, while between them sat Mrs. Gregory.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He knew she never missed a choir practice, for though she could neither sing, nor play the organ, she thought it her duty to set an example of regular attendance that might be the means of bringing those who could do one or the other.
