adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the very worst that could happen, Janice thought, was for her to be separated from her father and from her home.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So, as the days went by, Janice continued to fear the worst.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For the very worst that could happen, Janice thought, was for her to be separated from her father and from her home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
Carringford
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From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading So, as the days went by, Janice continued to fear the worst.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the very worst that could happen, Janice thought, was for her to be separated from her father and from her home.
daddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
Day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So, as the days went by, Janice continued to fear the worst.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For the very worst that could happen, Janice thought, was for her to be separated from her father and from her home.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading So, as the days went by, Janice continued to fear the worst.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the very worst that could happen, Janice thought, was for her to be separated from her father and from her home.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the very worst that could happen, Janice thought, was for her to be separated from her father and from her home.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the very worst that could happen, Janice thought, was for her to be separated from her father and from her home.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For the very worst that could happen, Janice thought, was for her to be separated from her father and from her home.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
Janice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
Poketown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading For the very worst that could happen, Janice thought, was for her to be separated from her father and from her home.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So, as the days went by, Janice continued to fear the worst.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the possibility of his having to go to Mexico was first talked about, the thought of their separation had made a very deep impression on the girl's mind.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hope something will happen so I can't go to Poketown," was the thought continually rising to the surface of the troubled pool of Janice Day's mind.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She did not know what Mrs. Carringford had said to daddy, nor how much he had been influenced by that wise woman's observations regarding this very matter.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading So, as the days went by, Janice continued to fear the worst.
