adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
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 Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
Amy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
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 The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
Clifford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
flower-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
GLASSnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
initiateverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
bring into being
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
NATUREnounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
novicesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəsɪz/
plural of “novice” — someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading "You see," resumed Mrs. Clifford, "I use the old-fashioned yellow pots.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
ornamentalnounUS /ˌɔːrnəˈmentəl/
any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading "You see," resumed Mrs. Clifford, "I use the old-fashioned yellow pots.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "You see," resumed Mrs. Clifford, "I use the old-fashioned yellow pots.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see," resumed Mrs. Clifford, "I use the old-fashioned yellow pots.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading NATURE UNDER GLASS The next morning Amy asked Mrs. Clifford to initiate her more fully into the mysteries of her flowers, promising under her direction to assume their care in part.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading "You see," resumed Mrs. Clifford, "I use the old-fashioned yellow pots.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Webb certainly did not appear averse to the arrangement, and all three were soon busy in the flower-room.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I long ago gave up all the glazed, ornamental affairs with which novices are tempted, learning from experience that they are a delusion and a snare.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading "You see," resumed Mrs. Clifford, "I use the old-fashioned yellow pots.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The old lady welcomed her assistance cordially, and said, "You could not take your lesson on a more auspicious occasion, for Webb has promised to aid me in giving my pets a bath to-day, and he can explain many things better than I can."
