adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But we know we ought to spare her and that it will be a splendid chance for her.
afore
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From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
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 We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But we know we ought to spare her and that it will be a splendid chance for her.
chronologicaladjectiveUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But we know we ought to spare her and that it will be a splendid chance for her.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
Gusta's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But we know we ought to spare her and that it will be a splendid chance for her.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Shadrach and I say yes.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But we know we ought to spare her and that it will be a splendid chance for her.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
PeasenounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
Pease's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Shadrach and I say yes.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
Shadrach
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shadrach and I say yes.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading But we know we ought to spare her and that it will be a splendid chance for her.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
SummarizedverbUS /ˈsʌməraɪzd/
past form of “summarize” — give a summary
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading We ought to have said it afore but flesh is weak and we found it kind of hard to make up our minds to spare our girl all summer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But we know we ought to spare her and that it will be a splendid chance for her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If time and space did not matter, and if even more important happenings in Mary-'Gusta's life were not as close at hand to claim attention, it would be interesting to describe at length those of that spring and the summer which followed it.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Shadrach and I say yes.
Zoeth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Summarized in chronological order, they were these: First, the lengthy discussions between the partners concerning Miss Pease's plan, discussions which ended by Zoeth, as senior partner, writing Miss Pease:
