adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
capitalizationnounUS /ˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
writing in capital letters
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
ClemensnounUS /ˈklemənz/
United States writer and humorist best known for his novels about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (1835-1910)
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the letters did not go fast enough he sent telegrams.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When the letters did not go fast enough he sent telegrams.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When the letters did not go fast enough he sent telegrams.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the letters did not go fast enough he sent telegrams.
GoodmannounUS /ˈɡʊdmən/
United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the letters did not go fast enough he sent telegrams.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
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 One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
PaigenounUS /peɪdʒ/
United States baseball player; a black pitcher noted for his longevity (1906-1982)
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
perfections
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
samenessnounUS /ˈseɪmnəs/
the quality of being alike
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When the letters did not go fast enough he sent telegrams.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading When the letters did not go fast enough he sent telegrams.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In one of the letters Goodman is promised “five hundred thousand dollars out of the profits before we get anything ourselves.”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There followed at this time a number of letters to Goodman, but as there is much of a sameness in them, we need not print them all.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One thing we gather from these letters is that Paige has taken the machine apart again, never satisfied with its perfection, or perhaps getting a hint that certain of its perfections were not permanent.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the letters did not go fast enough he sent telegrams.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clemens, in fact, kept the mails warm with letters bulging with schemes for capitalization, and promising vast wealth to all concerned.
