adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! well may the children weep before you!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Ah! well may the children weep before you!
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "Ah! well may the children weep before you!
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
dropverbUS /drɑːp/
let fall to the ground
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
Jim's
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From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Ah! well may the children weep before you!
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
mercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
SunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ah! well may the children weep before you!
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
wavenounUS /weɪv/
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading "Ah! well may the children weep before you!
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Ah! well may the children weep before you!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are weary ere they run; They have never seen the sunshine, nor the glory Which is brighter than the Sun."
Wiggs's
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From this reading Mrs. Wiggs's untiring efforts to find employment had met with no success, and Jim's exertions were redoubled; day by day his scanty earnings became less sufficient to meet the demands of the family.
Wiggses
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From this reading The descent of the temperature seemed to have a like effect on the barrel of potatoes and the load of coal in the Wiggses' parlor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE cold wave that was ushered in that December morning was the beginning of a long series of days that vied with each other as to which could induce the mercury to drop the lowest.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah! well may the children weep before you!
