accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
Beasley's
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From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
Bess
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From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
Celia
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From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
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 Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
chum's
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From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
flower-girl
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From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
flower-seller's
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From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
Inez
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From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That poor little thing!"
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
LOOKEDverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "That poor little thing!"
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
runawaysnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Grace said.
Sallie
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From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
SCREENnounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
shiftsnounUS /ʃɪfts/
plural of “shift” — an event in which something is displaced without rotation
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
Snubbins
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From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
squalornounUS /ˈskwɑːlər/
sordid dirtiness
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading "That poor little thing!"
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading HOW THEY LOOKED ON THE SCREEN Nan did not forget Inez, the flower-girl, nor the fact that the runaways--Sallie Morton and Celia Snubbins--might still be traced through Mother Beasley's cheap lodging house.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
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 Both Walter and Grace Mason had been interested, as well as amused, in the chum's account of their first adventure in Chicago.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The brother and sister who lived so far away from the squalor of Mother Beasley's and who knew nothing of the toil and shifts of the flower-seller's existence, were deeply moved by the recital of what Nan and Bess had observed.
