adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "Why, no, Marjorie; little girls can't help," said Mrs. Spencer, who never thought of calling on Delight for assistance.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Why, no, Marjorie; little girls can't help," said Mrs. Spencer, who never thought of calling on Delight for assistance.
Can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
DelightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Why, no, Marjorie; little girls can't help," said Mrs. Spencer, who never thought of calling on Delight for assistance.
GOLDFISHnounUS /ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/
small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
KITTENSnounUS /ˈkɪtənz/
plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
LeavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Why, no, Marjorie; little girls can't help," said Mrs. Spencer, who never thought of calling on Delight for assistance.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
Marjorie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Why, no, Marjorie; little girls can't help," said Mrs. Spencer, who never thought of calling on Delight for assistance.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Why, no, Marjorie; little girls can't help," said Mrs. Spencer, who never thought of calling on Delight for assistance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Why, no, Marjorie; little girls can't help," said Mrs. Spencer, who never thought of calling on Delight for assistance.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, no, Marjorie; little girls can't help," said Mrs. Spencer, who never thought of calling on Delight for assistance.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
sick-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Maggie was not allowed to leave the sick-room, Mary, the waitress, did the cooking, and this left many smaller offices to be performed by Mrs. Spencer.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Why, no, Marjorie; little girls can't help," said Mrs. Spencer, who never thought of calling on Delight for assistance.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
lacking beauty or charm
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
UsuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually, she could entertain herself for any length of time, but the strangeness of her surroundings, and a general feeling of homesickness made books or games unattractive.
waitressnounUS /ˈweɪtrəs/
a woman waiter
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading GOLDFISH AND KITTENS Leaving Delight asleep, Marjorie wandered out to the dining-room, where Mrs. Spencer was assisting the waitress in her duties.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, no, Marjorie; little girls can't help," said Mrs. Spencer, who never thought of calling on Delight for assistance.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can't I help you?" asked Marjorie, who was at her wits' end for occupation.
