AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
Brotherson
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From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
can't
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From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading “It’s not curiosity,” said he.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
DIFFERENCEnounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “There’s a question I hope to see settled.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “There’s a question I hope to see settled.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
It's
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From this reading “It’s not curiosity,” said he.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It’s not curiosity,” said he.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
OPINIONnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “There’s a question I hope to see settled.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s not curiosity,” said he.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “There’s a question I hope to see settled.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “There’s a question I hope to see settled.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
Sweetwater
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From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
There's
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From this reading “There’s a question I hope to see settled.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wished to be present at the interview soon to be held with Mr. Brotherson, and he had no good reason to advance why such a privilege should be allotted him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading X. A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION At an early hour the next morning, Sweetwater stood before the coroner’s desk, urging a plea he feared to hear refused.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I can’t communicate it--you would laugh at me; but it’s an important one, a very important one, and I beg that you will let me sit in one of the corners and hear what he says.
