adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
Agatha
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From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
Bub
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
Conant
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From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
CUTverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Mary Louise rode on the front seat with Agatha, who loved to drive her car and understood it perfectly.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
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 Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Mary Louise rode on the front seat with Agatha, who loved to drive her car and understood it perfectly.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
Hillcrest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
Irene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mary Louise rode on the front seat with Agatha, who loved to drive her car and understood it perfectly.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
Judd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
Louise
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From this reading Mary Louise rode on the front seat with Agatha, who loved to drive her car and understood it perfectly.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Mary Louise rode on the front seat with Agatha, who loved to drive her car and understood it perfectly.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Louise rode on the front seat with Agatha, who loved to drive her car and understood it perfectly.
Millbank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
Morrison'snounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsənz/
possessive form of “morrison” — United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mary Louise rode on the front seat with Agatha, who loved to drive her car and understood it perfectly.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Mary Louise rode on the front seat with Agatha, who loved to drive her car and understood it perfectly.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Mary Louise rode on the front seat with Agatha, who loved to drive her car and understood it perfectly.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
shed-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Mary Louise rode on the front seat with Agatha, who loved to drive her car and understood it perfectly.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they drove away there was no one left in the house but Sarah Judd, the servant girl, who was washing the lunch dishes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases at the village store.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Bub was in the shed-like garage, however, washing and polishing Will Morrison's old car, on which the paint was so cracked and faded that the boy's attempt to improve its appearance was a desperate one.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank.
