absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
CHUNKnounUS /tʃʌŋk/
a compact mass
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Perkins was therefore summoned and the situation in part explained.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
good-humor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perkins was therefore summoned and the situation in part explained.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Perkins was therefore summoned and the situation in part explained.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perkins was therefore summoned and the situation in part explained.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
Scoville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Perkins was therefore summoned and the situation in part explained.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
SPOOKnounUS /spuːk/
someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Perkins was therefore summoned and the situation in part explained.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Perkins was therefore summoned and the situation in part explained.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He felt that every quiet day gained was so much toward securing the absolutely essential crops.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The overseer was in unusual good-humor over the death of Scoville, and if Chunk had escaped finally, there was compensation in the thought of having no more disturbance from that source.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
Whately
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His positive injunction of quiet was sufficient, and now that Mr. Baron was impressed with its need and had had time for sober second thought, he concluded that he had trouble enough on hand as it was.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading CHUNK PLAYS SPOOK Since Mr. Baron had yielded for the present, Mrs. Whately was glad nothing need be said to the physician concerning their affairs.
