AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
all're
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From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
can't
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From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
DAWNnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
don't
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From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
HazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
Hazy's
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From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
I'm
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From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
it's
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From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
ketchin
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From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
Lovey
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From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
pneumony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
ROMANCEnounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
sloppin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
soap-box
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From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Lovey Mary says she can't stand it no other way.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
Wiggs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs stood in Miss Hazy's kitchen and smiled approval at the marvelous transformation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, now, I don't think it's right healthy," complained Miss Hazy, who was sitting at the machine, with her feet on a soap-box; "so much water sloppin' round is mighty apt to give a person a cold.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading THE DAWN OF A ROMANCE "There is in the worst of fortunes The best of chances for a happy change."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good land! you all're so clean in here I'm feared of ketchin' the pneumony."
