AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A regular play-actress!"
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading Thus murmuring polite platitudes, Maryllia bade her visitors adieu.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
badenounUS /beɪd/
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Thus murmuring polite platitudes, Maryllia bade her visitors adieu.
Badsworth
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From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe her hair is dyed, and her complexion put on!
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading I believe her hair is dyed, and her complexion put on!
conceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
DamnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
don't
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From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
dyedadjectiveUS /daɪd/
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
From this reading I believe her hair is dyed, and her complexion put on!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading I believe her hair is dyed, and her complexion put on!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus murmuring polite platitudes, Maryllia bade her visitors adieu.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I believe her hair is dyed, and her complexion put on!
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
Maryllia
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From this reading Thus murmuring polite platitudes, Maryllia bade her visitors adieu.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Thus murmuring polite platitudes, Maryllia bade her visitors adieu.
NastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I believe her hair is dyed, and her complexion put on!
platitudesnounUS /ˈplætɪtuːdz/
plural of “platitude” — a trite or obvious remark
From this reading Thus murmuring polite platitudes, Maryllia bade her visitors adieu.
play-actress
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From this reading A regular play-actress!"
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Thus murmuring polite platitudes, Maryllia bade her visitors adieu.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I believe her hair is dyed, and her complexion put on!
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading A regular play-actress!"
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
Tabitha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus murmuring polite platitudes, Maryllia bade her visitors adieu.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Thus murmuring polite platitudes, Maryllia bade her visitors adieu.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "I'm sure I don't want her at Badsworth," she said within herself, viciously--"Nasty little insolent conceited thing!
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sir Morton conquered an inclination to gasp for breath and say 'Damn!' at the young lady's careless refusal of his invitation to dinner,--Miss Tabitha secretly rejoiced.
