adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
absent-minded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “She wants you,” said Primmie, mysteriously, her eyes shining with excitement.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading “She wants you,” said Primmie, mysteriously, her eyes shining with excitement.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “She wants you,” said Primmie, mysteriously, her eyes shining with excitement.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “She wants to see you in the settin' room.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
Martha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading “She wants you,” said Primmie, mysteriously, her eyes shining with excitement.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
Primmie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “She wants to see you in the settin' room.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “She wants you,” said Primmie, mysteriously, her eyes shining with excitement.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “She wants to see you in the settin' room.
settin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “She wants to see you in the settin' room.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She wants you,” said Primmie, mysteriously, her eyes shining with excitement.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading “She wants you,” said Primmie, mysteriously, her eyes shining with excitement.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading After the meal he was putting on his hat and coat preparatory to going out for his usual walk when Primmie came hurrying through the hall.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “She wants you,” said Primmie, mysteriously, her eyes shining with excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During breakfast he was more absent-minded than usual, which is saying a good deal, and Martha herself was far from communicative.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
whirligignoun
a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
From this reading He endeavored, while dressing, to map out a plan of campaign, but the map was but a meaningless whirligig of lines leading nowhere when Primmie called from the foot of the stairs that breakfast was ready.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “She wants you,” said Primmie, mysteriously, her eyes shining with excitement.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “She wants you,” said Primmie, mysteriously, her eyes shining with excitement.
