adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I notice the papers say mighty fine things about your book, too.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I hope Howells is enjoying his journey to the Pacific.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading You ought to try to get into the same establishment with Howells.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I notice the papers say mighty fine things about your book, too.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You ought to try to get into the same establishment with Howells.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I hope Howells is enjoying his journey to the Pacific.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope Howells is enjoying his journey to the Pacific.
HowellsnounUS /ˈhaʊəlz/
United States writer and editor (1837-1920)
From this reading I hope Howells is enjoying his journey to the Pacific.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope Howells is enjoying his journey to the Pacific.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You ought to try to get into the same establishment with Howells.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hope Howells is enjoying his journey to the Pacific.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I hope Howells is enjoying his journey to the Pacific.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading I notice the papers say mighty fine things about your book, too.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading I notice the papers say mighty fine things about your book, too.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
Osgood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading You ought to try to get into the same establishment with Howells.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading I hope Howells is enjoying his journey to the Pacific.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading I notice the papers say mighty fine things about your book, too.
RetreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading You ought to try to get into the same establishment with Howells.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I notice the papers say mighty fine things about your book, too.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I hope Howells is enjoying his journey to the Pacific.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I notice the papers say mighty fine things about your book, too.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hope Howells is enjoying his journey to the Pacific.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I notice the papers say mighty fine things about your book, too.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading You ought to try to get into the same establishment with Howells.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading In my opinion, this universal applause over his book is going to land that man in a Retreat inside of two months.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading You ought to try to get into the same establishment with Howells.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He wrote me that you and Osgood were going, also, but I doubted it, believing he was in liquor when he wrote it.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I notice the papers say mighty fine things about your book, too.
