adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
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 Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
BeautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
DEEDSnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading KIND DEEDS.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
how
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From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
Joe
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From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
KINDadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading KIND DEEDS.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
SunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of late he had been reading aloud "Beautiful Joe," and all had been interested in the story of the intelligent dog.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
thumbedadjectiveUS /θʌmd/
(of pages) worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading On Friday afternoons Mr. Sinclair usually gave his pupils a very pleasant hour just before closing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He felt very happy to think that so many boys who had pets were learning how to take care of them properly.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Tommy Dane listened intently to every word, and was quick to put in practice every kind suggestion; while Master Sunshine smiled his approval of the familiar tale, for his own copy of the book was much thumbed from constant reading.
