aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
Andy
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From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Of course they can,” declared Sallie.
Can't
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From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course they can,” declared Sallie.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Of course they can,” declared Sallie.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
the act of giving
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
come to pass
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is irrepressible.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading He is irrepressible.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is irrepressible.”
isn't
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From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “You mustn’t mind Ted.
mustn't
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From this reading “You mustn’t mind Ted.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course they can,” declared Sallie.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
with low volume
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
Sallie
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From this reading “Of course they can,” declared Sallie.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
express a supposition
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Can’t neighbours call without giving their reasons, in the East?” returned the agent quietly, while Chester blushed deeply.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WORD FROM WASHINGTON “I suppose it isn’t polite, but why did you and Chester happen over today, Andy?” asked Ted, as they sat about the campfire after supper.
