adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “After he had thought a little, he spoke of it favorably.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “After he had thought a little, he spoke of it favorably.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
Didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
facilitateverbUS /fəˈsɪləteɪt/
make easier
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading “After he had thought a little, he spoke of it favorably.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “After he had thought a little, he spoke of it favorably.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “After he had thought a little, he spoke of it favorably.
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “After he had thought a little, he spoke of it favorably.
Maynard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “After he had thought a little, he spoke of it favorably.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “After he had thought a little, he spoke of it favorably.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
supper-time
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “After he had thought a little, he spoke of it favorably.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He said that, being too old to go himself, he should be glad to do anything in his power to facilitate my going, if I thought it my duty to do so.”
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What did he say?” asked Frank, dropping his knife and fork in his eagerness.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Didn't he think Frank rather young for such an undertaking?” asked Mrs. Frost doubtfully.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, Frank,” said his father at supper-time, “I've been speaking to Mr. Maynard this afternoon about your plan.”
