adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading “It’s my latest, and different from anything I’ve done.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
broachnounUS /broʊtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
carbonnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading “It’s my latest, and different from anything I’ve done.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “It’s my latest, and different from anything I’ve done.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It’s my latest, and different from anything I’ve done.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
I've
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From this reading “It’s my latest, and different from anything I’ve done.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s my latest, and different from anything I’ve done.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading “It’s my latest, and different from anything I’ve done.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
Maria'snounUS /mərˈiːəz/
possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It’s my latest, and different from anything I’ve done.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
type-writer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She heard the rapid click of the type-writer, and when Martin let her in, found him on the last page of a manuscript.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Arthur remained at the gate while Ruth climbed Maria’s front steps.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had come to make certain whether or not he would be at their table for Thanksgiving dinner; but before she could broach the subject Martin plunged into the one with which he was full.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Here, let me read you this,” he cried, separating the carbon copies and running the pages of manuscript into shape.
