adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading “I’m mighty glad to see you so sincere in your work,” he assured Merton.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
Baird
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From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
Benson
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From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
don't
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From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
embellishments
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From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
Gashwiler
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From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m mighty glad to see you so sincere in your work,” he assured Merton.
hamsnounUS /hæmz/
plural of “ham” — meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
he'll
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From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m mighty glad to see you so sincere in your work,” he assured Merton.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
kiddingverbUS /ˈkɪdɪŋ/
inflected form of “kid” — tell false information to for fun
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
maroonverbUS /mərˈuːn/
leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “I’m mighty glad to see you so sincere in your work,” he assured Merton.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
neckerchiefnoun
a kerchief worn around the neck
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
profuseadjectiveUS /prəˈfjuːs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’m mighty glad to see you so sincere in your work,” he assured Merton.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading “I’m mighty glad to see you so sincere in your work,” he assured Merton.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I’m mighty glad to see you so sincere in your work,” he assured Merton.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “A lot of these hams I hire get to kidding on the set and spoil the atmosphere, but don’t let it bother you.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
unworn
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From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Baird was profuse in his admiration of the cowboy embellishments, the maroon chaps, the new boots, the hat, the checked shirt and gay neckerchief.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One earnest leading man, if he’ll just stay earnest, will carry the piece.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the dressing room the following morning, arrayed in the Buck Benson outfit, unworn since that eventful day on the Gashwiler lot, Merton accompanied Baird to a new set where he would work that day.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m mighty glad to see you so sincere in your work,” he assured Merton.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m mighty glad to see you so sincere in your work,” he assured Merton.
