adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The mother was thoroughly satisfied and went away.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading For awhile everything was still.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
BrunonounUS /ˈbruːnoʊ/
German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
DIVERSadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For awhile everything was still.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
Kurt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
Lippo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she looked in to-day everything was peaceful.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
Mea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
Mäzli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading When she looked in to-day everything was peaceful.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The mother was thoroughly satisfied and went away.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading For awhile everything was still.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The mother was thoroughly satisfied and went away.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she looked in to-day everything was peaceful.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she looked in to-day everything was peaceful.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When she looked in to-day everything was peaceful.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bruno and Mea were both sitting in a corner lost in a book, Kurt had spread out his drawings on a table before him, and Lippo and Mäzli were building on their small table a beautiful town with churches, towers and large palaces.
WORRIESnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DIVERS WORRIES Before the mother went off to church on Sunday morning she always glanced into the living-room to see if the children were quietly settled at their different occupations and to hope that everything would remain in order during her absence.
