adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
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 The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had to the very last believed it incredible that she should really go.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
Glebeshire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had to the very last believed it incredible that she should really go.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had to the very last believed it incredible that she should really go.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading She had to the very last believed it incredible that she should really go.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
Jampotnoun
a jar for holding jellies or preserves
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
Jeremy
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From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading She had to the very last believed it incredible that she should really go.
life-time's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She had to the very last believed it incredible that she should really go.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had to the very last believed it incredible that she should really go.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had to the very last believed it incredible that she should really go.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had to the very last believed it incredible that she should really go.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
unsettlingverbUS /ənˈsetəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “unsettle” — disturb the composure of
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The departure was depressing and unsettling; the weather was--as it always is during January in Glebeshire--at its worst, and the Jampot, feeling it all very deeply, maintained a terrible Spartan composure, which was meant to show indifference and a sense of injustice.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was forced to admit that Master Jeremy was going beyond her; but in September he would go to school, and then she could help with the sewing and other things about the house.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I The coming of the new year meant the going of the Jampot, and the going of the Jampot meant the breaking of a life-time's traditions.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading She had been in the old Orange Street house for eight years, and had intended to be there until she died.
