adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My ears are as thirsty to listen as was my throat thirsty last night.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
beholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/
see with attention
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading “Ha!” he chuckled.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading My ears are as thirsty to listen as was my throat thirsty last night.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
ExplainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Explain me that.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
HanounUS /hɑː/
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading “Ha!” he chuckled.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ha!” he chuckled.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading My ears are as thirsty to listen as was my throat thirsty last night.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Explain me that.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My ears are as thirsty to listen as was my throat thirsty last night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
swipesnounUS /swaɪps/
plural of “swipe” — a sweeping stroke or blow
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Explain me that.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading My ears are as thirsty to listen as was my throat thirsty last night.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading My ears are as thirsty to listen as was my throat thirsty last night.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
unbornadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈbɔːrn/
not yet brought into existence
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading And here to-day, behold, I am, as that Englishman who came here in his yacht used to say, I am in fine form, in devilish fine form.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And you, who drank no swipes, who was a babe unborn when I was already an old man, who went to bed last night with the sun and the chickens—this day are you a wreck.
