adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
CommencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
Keith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
pretty-girl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
relative'snounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
possessive form of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Crawford called more frequently, the plans for Commencement requiring a great deal of discussion.
SamnounUS /sæm/
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He was in the second stage of the pretty-girl disease mentioned by his aunt; the fever and delirium had passed, and he was now cooling off.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Mary's fondness for managing was, or should have been, gratified, for the talent was in constant demand.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The spring term was an interesting one and there were other interests as well.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Sam Keith, who, after meeting Mary at his cousin's house, had at first developed an amazing fondness for that relative's society, now came less often.
