AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
Amy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
Burtis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
Clifford
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From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
preventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A remark from old Mr. Clifford indicates that another guest is expected, who, unlike ourselves, will be present in reality, not fancy, and who is destined to become a permanent inmate of the home.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In time he will grow better acquainted with the different members of the family, as they in their several ways develop their own individuality.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reader may now consider himself introduced to the household with whom he is invited to sojourn.
worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "Don't worry about the child," Burtis responded, promptly; "I'll meet her, and am glad of an excuse to go out this horrid day.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "This is a bitter day," he said, "for little Amy to come to us; and yet, unless something unforeseen prevents, she will be at the station this evening."
