AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART II.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
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 Peter’s horrid pipes knocked all the romance out of me.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART II.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
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From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
folksnounUS /foʊks/
your parents
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
hadn't
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From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading Peter’s horrid pipes knocked all the romance out of me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART II.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
instilverb
enter drop by drop
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
It's
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From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Peter’s horrid pipes knocked all the romance out of me.
LAKEnounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART II.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter’s horrid pipes knocked all the romance out of me.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter’s horrid pipes knocked all the romance out of me.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART II.
onionnounUS /ˈʌnjən/
the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
otternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Peter’s horrid pipes knocked all the romance out of me.
PARTnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART II.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter’s horrid pipes knocked all the romance out of me.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Peter’s horrid pipes knocked all the romance out of me.
poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/
literature in metrical form
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
predominateverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪt/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Peter’s horrid pipes knocked all the romance out of me.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAY ON THE LAKE.—PART II.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It’s lucky when it don’t predominate though, for when it does, it spoils the relish for the real business of life.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading If it hadn’t been for him I should have been a mere practical man, exactly like our Connecticut folks, who have as much sentiment in them in a general way as an onion has of otter of roses.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It took all the talk of dear old Minister (whose conversation was often like poetry without rhyme), till I was of age, to instil it into me.
