adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
arm-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I used the sweater as I did the arm-chair when I did not have visitors.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course one may go clamming and fishing in a light overcoat, but--one doesn't.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
clamming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course one may go clamming and fishing in a light overcoat, but--one doesn't.
CodnounUS /kɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course one may go clamming and fishing in a light overcoat, but--one doesn't.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I used the sweater as I did the arm-chair when I did not have visitors.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
doesn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course one may go clamming and fishing in a light overcoat, but--one doesn't.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Of course one may go clamming and fishing in a light overcoat, but--one doesn't.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of course one may go clamming and fishing in a light overcoat, but--one doesn't.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I used the sweater as I did the arm-chair when I did not have visitors.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
HimpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of course one may go clamming and fishing in a light overcoat, but--one doesn't.
MepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
nattyadjectiveUS /ˈnæti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I used the sweater as I did the arm-chair when I did not have visitors.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course one may go clamming and fishing in a light overcoat, but--one doesn't.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
RepeatsnounUS /rɪˈpiːts/
plural of “repeat” — an event that repeats
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
SaidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I used the sweater as I did the arm-chair when I did not have visitors.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading He was using it then because, like an idiot, he had come to Cape Cod in April with nothing warmer than a very natty suit and a light overcoat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I used the sweater as I did the arm-chair when I did not have visitors.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Jim, who was seated in the ancient and dilapidated arm-chair which was the finest piece of furniture in the boathouse and which I always offered to visitors, looked at me over the collar of my sweater.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Which Repeats, for the Most Part, What Jim Campbell Said to Me and What I Said to Him “Jim,” said I, “what is the matter with me?”
