adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I must break off and write a postscript to Canon Wilberforce before I go to bed.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So wore it away.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I must break off and write a postscript to Canon Wilberforce before I go to bed.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I must break off and write a postscript to Canon Wilberforce before I go to bed.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading I must break off and write a postscript to Canon Wilberforce before I go to bed.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
CanonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading I must break off and write a postscript to Canon Wilberforce before I go to bed.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR HOWELLS,--.....
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I must break off and write a postscript to Canon Wilberforce before I go to bed.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
HOWELLSnounUS /ˈhaʊəlz/
United States writer and editor (1837-1920)
From this reading DEAR HOWELLS,--.....
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
I've
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From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
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 This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
luncheon-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must break off and write a postscript to Canon Wilberforce before I go to bed.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I must break off and write a postscript to Canon Wilberforce before I go to bed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading I must break off and write a postscript to Canon Wilberforce before I go to bed.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So wore it away.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
TwainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
Wilberforce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I must break off and write a postscript to Canon Wilberforce before I go to bed.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading So wore it away.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This afternoon he left a luncheon-party half an hour ahead of the rest, and carried off my hat (which has Mark Twain in a big hand written in it.) When the rest of us came out there was but one hat that would go on my head--it fitted exactly, too.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I've a lot of things to write you, but it's no use--I can't get time for anything these days.
