adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
acknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
angularadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡjələr/
measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
automatonnounUS /ɔːˈtɑːmətɑːn/
someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
ChunknounUS /tʃʌŋk/
a compact mass
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
COURTSHIPnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
datnounUS /dæt/
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
derisiveadjectiveUS /dərˈɪsɪv/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
doesn't
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From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
eben
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From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
Ef
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From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Only the quick roll of her eyes indicated how observant she was.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
gigglenounUS /ˈɡɪɡəl/
a foolish or nervous laugh
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
gitnounUS /ɡɪt/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
grimaceverbUS /ˈɡrɪməs/
contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Only the quick roll of her eyes indicated how observant she was.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
how
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From this reading Only the quick roll of her eyes indicated how observant she was.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
IDEAnounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
imagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/
an iconic mental representation
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Only the quick roll of her eyes indicated how observant she was.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
mutteredverbUS /ˈmʌtərd/
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
niggah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Only the quick roll of her eyes indicated how observant she was.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only the quick roll of her eyes indicated how observant she was.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Only the quick roll of her eyes indicated how observant she was.
rollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Only the quick roll of her eyes indicated how observant she was.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only the quick roll of her eyes indicated how observant she was.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading If, however, she met Chunk in the hall, or anywhere away from observation, she never lost the opportunity to torment him.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only the quick roll of her eyes indicated how observant she was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A queer grimace, a surprised stare, an exasperating derisive giggle, were her only acknowledgments of his amorous attentions.
WHATELY'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
wid
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From this reading "Ef I doesn't git eben wid dat niggah, den I eat a mule," he muttered more than once.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
ZanynounUS /ˈzeɪni/
a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect
From this reading WHATELY'S IDEA OF COURTSHIP When waiting on the table, Zany either stood like an image carved out of black walnut or moved with the angular promptness of an automaton when a spring is touched.
