aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Starting in school had not been so great an ordeal as she had expected.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Starting in school had not been so great an ordeal as she had expected.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
best-beloved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
Betty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
EightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Starting in school had not been so great an ordeal as she had expected.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Starting in school had not been so great an ordeal as she had expected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
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 To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Starting in school had not been so great an ordeal as she had expected.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Starting in school had not been so great an ordeal as she had expected.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Starting in school had not been so great an ordeal as she had expected.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
SIXnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
SOCIALadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
StartingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Starting in school had not been so great an ordeal as she had expected.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
steamer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The morning and evening newspapers meant to her simply the shipping news, and, several days before the steamer could possibly arrive, she began her daily study of the shipping lists.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Eight days had seemed long to wait for news of one's best-beloved chum, but Ruth had to confess that the time had been filled so full that it had passed quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SOCIAL SIX It was about time for news of the steamer's arrival to reach Ruth, and in spite of her many new experiences the thought of her father was always uppermost in her mind.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To her joy she was to be allowed to see what she could do in the class with Betty and Charlotte, and she was determined to succeed, though she knew it meant harder work than she had ever done in her life.
