adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
Amy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
CHRISTMASnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
Clifford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
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 Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
EVEnounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
flower-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
MORNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ought we not to take some precautions?
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
Oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Ought we not to take some precautions?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Ought we not to take some precautions?
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
queennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ought we not to take some precautions?
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Ought we not to take some precautions?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ought we not to take some precautions?
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE AND MORNING Old Mrs. Clifford now created a diversion by asking: "How about our plants to-night, Maggie?
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Mother is the queen of the flowers in this house," continued Mrs. Leonard, turning to Amy, "and I think she will be inclined to appoint you first lady in attendance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ought we not to take some precautions?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Leonard," said his wife, in response to the suggestion, "it will be safer for you to put a tub of water in the flower-room; that will draw the frost from the plants.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Once before when it was as cold as this we lost some, you know."
