ABELnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
Abel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Jan, Abel’s being about the windmill gave the utmost satisfaction.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To Jan, Abel’s being about the windmill gave the utmost satisfaction.
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 He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
ALPHABETnounUS /ˈælfəbet/
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To Jan, Abel’s being about the windmill gave the utmost satisfaction.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
CHEAPadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading POOR Abel was not fated to get much regular schooling.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To Jan, Abel’s being about the windmill gave the utmost satisfaction.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading POOR Abel was not fated to get much regular schooling.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
JACKnounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
JANnounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
MILLER'SnounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading POOR Abel was not fated to get much regular schooling.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading POOR Abel was not fated to get much regular schooling.
OBJECTSnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
PITCHERSnounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
POORadjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading POOR Abel was not fated to get much regular schooling.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading POOR Abel was not fated to get much regular schooling.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading To Jan, Abel’s being about the windmill gave the utmost satisfaction.
schoolingnounUS /ˈskuːlɪŋ/
the act of teaching at school
From this reading POOR Abel was not fated to get much regular schooling.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ABEL AT HOME.—JAN OBJECTS TO THE MILLER’S MAN.—THE ALPHABET.—THE CHEAP JACK.—“PITCHERS.”
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading To Jan, Abel’s being about the windmill gave the utmost satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POOR Abel was not fated to get much regular schooling.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He particularly liked learning, but the interval was all too brief between the time when his mother was able to spare him from housework and the time when his father began to employ him in the mill.
windmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading To Jan, Abel’s being about the windmill gave the utmost satisfaction.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading George got more lazy and stupid, instead of less so, and though in some strange manner he kept his place, yet when Master Lake had once begun to employ his son, he found that he would get along but ill without him.
