adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading The letter alluded to in the last chapter ran thus.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The letter alluded to in the last chapter ran thus.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
HECTORnounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The letter alluded to in the last chapter ran thus.
inclosed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The letter alluded to in the last chapter ran thus.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter alluded to in the last chapter ran thus.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
MASTERnounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
Newman'snounUS /ˈnuːmənz/
possessive form of “newman” — United States film actor (born in 1925)
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
providentialadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːvəˈdenʃəl/
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The letter alluded to in the last chapter ran thus.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
riskingverbUS /ˈrɪskɪŋ/
-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
ROSCOE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The letter alluded to in the last chapter ran thus.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The letter alluded to in the last chapter ran thus.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The letter alluded to in the last chapter ran thus.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will do me a favor, if not otherwise engaged, if you will call at my house this evening, about eight o’clock.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was written from Mr. Newman’s house in Madison Avenue, though inclosed in a business envelope:
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “MASTER HECTOR ROSCOE: I learn that I am indebted to you for the rescue of my little daughter from imminent peril during my absence from home yesterday.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A friend who witnessed her providential escape has given me such an account of your bravery in risking your own life to save that of an unknown child, that I cannot rest till I have had an opportunity of thanking you in person.
