AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
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 I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
alteringnounUS /ˈɔːltərɪŋ/
the sterilization of an animal
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
Bear-cat
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
BreadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
cannot
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From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
cheaplyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːpli/
in a stingy manner
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
don't
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From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
Eileen
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From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
finishesnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/
plural of “finish” — a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
haven't
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
I'm
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From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
LeaveningnounUS /ˈlevənɪŋ/
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
Linda
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From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
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 If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
shouldn't
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From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leavening the Bread of Life “‘A house that is divided against itself cannot stand,’” quoted Linda.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I don’t want to use any friend of mine: I don’t want to feel that I am not giving quite as much as I get, but I think I see my way clear, between me and the Bear-cat, to pay for all the favours I would receive in altering my study.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I must keep in mind what Eileen said, not that there is the slightest danger, but to fall behind in my grades is a thing that simply must not happen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
workroomnounUS /ˈwɜːrkruːm/
room where work is done
From this reading If it be true that Peter and Henry can so easily and so cheaply add a few improvements in my workroom in connection with Peter’s building, I can see no reason why they shouldn’t do it, so long as I pay for it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I haven’t a doubt but that there will be something I can do for Peter, before he finishes his building, that he would greatly appreciate, while, since I’m handy with my pencil, I _might_ be able to make a few head and tail pieces for some of his articles that would make them more attractive.
