adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
Alice
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From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
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 “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
Delia
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From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
dite
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From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
handsomest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
impersonateverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/
assume or act the character of
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
Minnie
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From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
nobody'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
open-work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
Smellie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
starnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
suckverbUS /sʌk/
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Alice Robinson was the prettiest child in the village, but she was very shy and by no means a general favorite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
WeeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
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 Still, as Miss Delia Weeks well said, she was so stupid that if she should suck her thumb in the very middle of the exercises nobody'd be a dite surprised!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was much discussion as to which of the girls should impersonate the State of Maine, for that was felt to be the highest honor in the gift of the committee.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Minnie Smellie possessed the handsomest dress and a pair of white slippers and open-work stockings that nearly carried the day.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your star, my star, all our stars together, They make the dear old banner proud To float in the bright fall weather.”
