AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading How much he knew, how much he had done, the girl thought, with an ache of hopeless admiration.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading How much he knew, how much he had done, the girl thought, with an ache of hopeless admiration.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
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 Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How much he knew, how much he had done, the girl thought, with an ache of hopeless admiration.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
Bonestell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading How much he knew, how much he had done, the girl thought, with an ache of hopeless admiration.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading How much he knew, how much he had done, the girl thought, with an ache of hopeless admiration.
glancingverbUS /ˈɡlænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading How much he knew, how much he had done, the girl thought, with an ache of hopeless admiration.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How much he knew, how much he had done, the girl thought, with an ache of hopeless admiration.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How much he knew, how much he had done, the girl thought, with an ache of hopeless admiration.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
MainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
Martie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
Mason'snounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
MeetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much he knew, how much he had done, the girl thought, with an ache of hopeless admiration.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
Rodney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
sauntering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
sundaenounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
ice cream served with a topping
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How much he knew, how much he had done, the girl thought, with an ache of hopeless admiration.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They walked up Main Street, Martie glancing up from under her shabby hat with happy blue eyes, Rodney sauntering contentedly at her side.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meeting her in Bonestell's, he paid for her chocolate sundae, and on their way up Main Street they stopped in the Library, so that Miss Fanny saw them.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few days later Rodney Parker walked home from the village with Martie Monroe again.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every one saw them: first of all generous little Sally, who was to meet Martie in Bonestell's, but who, perceiving that Rodney had joined her there, slipped away unseen, and, blindly turning over the ribbons on Mason's remnant counter, prayed with all her heart that Rodney would continue to fill her place.
