adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This required two days, during which the young people at the ranch enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Lawrence Glass was beginning to like New Mexico.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
corneredadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrnərd/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This required two days, during which the young people at the ranch enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
discernableadjective
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This required two days, during which the young people at the ranch enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading This required two days, during which the young people at the ranch enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
GlassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Lawrence Glass was beginning to like New Mexico.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Lawrence Glass was beginning to like New Mexico.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lawrence Glass was beginning to like New Mexico.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
Mariedetta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Lawrence Glass was beginning to like New Mexico.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lawrence Glass was beginning to like New Mexico.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This required two days, during which the young people at the ranch enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This required two days, during which the young people at the ranch enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
SpeedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading This required two days, during which the young people at the ranch enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading This required two days, during which the young people at the ranch enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
timepiecenounUS /ˈtaɪmpiːs/
a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lawrence Glass was beginning to like New Mexico.
trainernounUS /ˈtreɪnər/
one who trains other persons or animals
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
trainer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading This timepiece cost the trainer twenty-one dollars, and he sold it to Speed for double the amount, believing in the luck of even numbers.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This required two days, during which the young people at the ranch enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lawrence Glass was beginning to like New Mexico.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This required two days, during which the young people at the ranch enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
Willie'snounUS /ˈwɪliz/
possessive form of “willies” — feelings of uneasiness
From this reading Not only did it afford a tinge of romance, discernable in the deep, haunting eyes of Mariedetta, the maid, but it offered an opportunity for financial advancement--as, for instance, the purchase of Willie's watch.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nor did young Speed allow his trainer's efforts to cease here, for in every portable timepiece on the ranch he recognized a menace, and not until Lawrence had cornered the market and the whole collection was safely locked in his trunk did he breathe easily.
