adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
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 ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading There is hope for her now, I am sure of it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
chaoticadjectiveUS /keɪˈɑːtɪk/
lacking a visible order or organization
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
Grubb's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There is hope for her now, I am sure of it.
idiotsnounUS /ˈɪdiːəts/
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
Lisa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
lunaticsnounUS /ˈluːnətɪks/
plural of “lunatic” — an insane person
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
Marm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
neophytesnounUS /ˈniːəfaɪts/
plural of “neophyte” — a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There is hope for her now, I am sure of it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
somewhereadverbUS /ˈsʌmwer/
in or at or to some place
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There is hope for her now, I am sure of it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading ‘Marm Lisa could hardly be received in the schools,’ Mary told the listening neophytes one afternoon when they were all together.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very atmosphere of her house was chaotic, and its equally chaotic mistress showed no sign of seeking advice on any point.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The weeks wore on, and the children were old friends when Mary finally made Mrs. Grubb’s acquaintance; but in the somewhat hurried interviews she had with that lady at first, she never seemed able to establish the kind of relation she desired.
wretchedadjectiveUS /ˈretʃɪd/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading ‘There ought of course to be a special place for her and such as she, somewhere, and people are beginning to see and feel the importance of it here; but until the thought and hope become a reality the State will simply put the child in with the idiots and lunatics, to grow more and more wretched, more hopeless, more stupid, until the poor little light is quenched in utter darkness.
