adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Well, it was Cupid all right, an' he was bugs to see me.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
brindleadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪndəl/
having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
bugsnounUS /bʌɡz/
plural of “bug” — general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading Well, it was Cupid all right, an' he was bugs to see me.
bull-terrier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
chapnounUS /tʃæp/
a boy or man
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading Well, it was Cupid all right, an' he was bugs to see me.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading I was feelin' exuberant to a dangerous limit, an' I sneaks up an' unsnaps the bull-terrier from the leash what the porter was holdin'.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading I was feelin' exuberant to a dangerous limit, an' I sneaks up an' unsnaps the bull-terrier from the leash what the porter was holdin'.
feelin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was feelin' exuberant to a dangerous limit, an' I sneaks up an' unsnaps the bull-terrier from the leash what the porter was holdin'.
folksnounUS /foʊks/
your parents
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
foolin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
hang-over
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, it was Cupid all right, an' he was bugs to see me.
holdin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was feelin' exuberant to a dangerous limit, an' I sneaks up an' unsnaps the bull-terrier from the leash what the porter was holdin'.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, it was Cupid all right, an' he was bugs to see me.
jauntyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːnti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
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 A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
leashnounUS /liːʃ/
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
From this reading I was feelin' exuberant to a dangerous limit, an' I sneaks up an' unsnaps the bull-terrier from the leash what the porter was holdin'.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading I was feelin' exuberant to a dangerous limit, an' I sneaks up an' unsnaps the bull-terrier from the leash what the porter was holdin'.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Well, it was Cupid all right, an' he was bugs to see me.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
out-standin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
pinchin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading I was feelin' exuberant to a dangerous limit, an' I sneaks up an' unsnaps the bull-terrier from the leash what the porter was holdin'.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
registerin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
sneaksnounUS /sniːks/
plural of “sneak” — a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
From this reading I was feelin' exuberant to a dangerous limit, an' I sneaks up an' unsnaps the bull-terrier from the leash what the porter was holdin'.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
sufferin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
unsnaps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was feelin' exuberant to a dangerous limit, an' I sneaks up an' unsnaps the bull-terrier from the leash what the porter was holdin'.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
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, it was Cupid all right, an' he was bugs to see me.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was feelin' exuberant to a dangerous limit, an' I sneaks up an' unsnaps the bull-terrier from the leash what the porter was holdin'.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I posted my letter an' started up to the desk to pay my bill, when I had another turn.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I stood still with a shock, pinchin' myself to see if I was in my right mind or only sufferin' from an extra foolin' hang-over.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A jaunty young chap with out-standin' clothes, an' a brindle bull-terrier was registerin' their names, an' if I was in my right mind I knew them folks for true.
