AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
BinglenounUS /ˈbɪŋɡəl/
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
cabledverbUS /ˈkeɪbəld/
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Toward the end of the first week in February, Mr. Force cabled: "Everything smoothed out.
cablegramnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Toward the end of the first week in February, Mr. Force cabled: "Everything smoothed out.
EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Toward the end of the first week in February, Mr. Force cabled: "Everything smoothed out.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Toward the end of the first week in February, Mr. Force cabled: "Everything smoothed out.
ForcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Toward the end of the first week in February, Mr. Force cabled: "Everything smoothed out.
Force'snounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
possessive form of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
ForcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
InsistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
Kathleen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
LESSONnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
LOVEnounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Toward the end of the first week in February, Mr. Force cabled: "Everything smoothed out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
RejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Rejoice.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading Toward the end of the first week in February, Mr. Force cabled: "Everything smoothed out.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
TIMELYadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading A TIMELY LESSON IN LOVE The Forces returned from Europe late in February.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward the end of the first week in February, Mr. Force cabled: "Everything smoothed out.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They cut their visit short because Mr. Force's jubilant cablegram to Mr. Bingle drew from its recipient a reply so curt and effective that there could be no mistaking his stand in the matter of Kathleen.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Toward the end of the first week in February, Mr. Force cabled: "Everything smoothed out.
WifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wife keen about K. Insists on having her with us over here.
