adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
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 Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chapter thirteen is an unlucky one for Mr. Bingle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
BinglenounUS /ˈbɪŋɡəl/
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
From this reading Chapter thirteen is an unlucky one for Mr. Bingle.
Bingles
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From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
break-neck
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From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter thirteen is an unlucky one for Mr. Bingle.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chapter thirteen is an unlucky one for Mr. Bingle.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
Imogene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chapter thirteen is an unlucky one for Mr. Bingle.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
Kathleen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
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 Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Chapter thirteen is an unlucky one for Mr. Bingle.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Chapter thirteen is an unlucky one for Mr. Bingle.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
RutherfordnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/
a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Chapter thirteen is an unlucky one for Mr. Bingle.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
TROUBLEnounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE, TROUBLE, TROUBLE!
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading Chapter thirteen is an unlucky one for Mr. Bingle.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the first place, Kathleen was permitted to remain with the Bingles far beyond the date set for her departure in the custody of a new set of parents.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It so happened that on the very day selected for her departure, which was early in March, Rutherford and Imogene came down with a fever and a rash.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many unpleasant things are crowded into the space devoted to this division of the narrative, although in the matter of time we leap from early March to the fifth of July with all the swiftness of one who races at break-neck speed to get away from consequences, or to put a disagreeable task as far behind as possible.
