AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
Alladin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
Galsig-Wheelwrights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
mammothadjectiveUS /ˈmæməθ/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
MOVINGadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
noveltiesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəltiz/
plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
PalacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
SCENEnounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
traysnounUS /treɪz/
plural of “tray” — an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
wanderingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋ/
migratory
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "A MOVING SCENE" Nan did not refuse to go shopping every time her school friends went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading And it was because she was so much interested in what she saw, that she wandered one day away from her friends and found herself in the jewelry department, where the French novelties loaded the trays and were displayed in the cases.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The big Chicago stores appealed to her just as much as to any country girl who ever fell under their charm.
Wilson-Meadows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like wandering through an Alladin's Palace for Nan to walk about Wilson-Meadows, Galsig-Wheelwrights, or any of the other big stores.
WindyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading In the Windy City the department stores--that mammoth of modern commerce--is developed to the highest degree.
