adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
Abbott
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From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading I judge it's from some carnival band.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
FAIRadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
far-away
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
Gregory'snounUS /ˈɡreɡəriz/
possessive form of “gregory” — (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 THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I judge it's from some carnival band.
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 He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I judge it's from some carnival band.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
Littleburg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
Simmtown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I judge it's from some carnival band.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
STREETnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Come in," she cried, delighted at sight of his handsome smiling face --he had been smiling most of the time during his drive from Simmtown with Robert Clinton.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE STREET FAIR Littleburg was trembling under the fearful din of a carnival too big for it, when Abbott Ashton, after his weeks of absence returned to find himself at Hamilton Gregory's door.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Here I sit by the window, where sometimes I imagine I hear a faint far-away sound.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He discovered old Mrs. Jefferson in the front room--this July night--because old age is on no friendly terms with falling dew; but every window was open.
