adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
Annie
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From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
Annie's
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From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
balefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
butcherverbUS /ˈbʊtʃər/
kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
cotch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
Couldn't
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From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
developsverbUS /dɪˈveləps/
third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
distractsverbUS /dɪˈstrækts/
third-person singular of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
irritatesverbUS /ˈɪrɪteɪts/
third-person singular of “irritate” — cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
Jeff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
nothin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
PASSIONnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
PENITENCEnoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
perversenessnoun
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
reprimandverbUS /ˈreprəmænd/
rebuke formally
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
spellverbUS /spel/
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
stolidlyadverb
in a stolid manner
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The butcher had neglected to fill the order for breakfast, and Jeff, also under the baleful spell, had killed an ancient hen instead of a spring chicken, to supply the sudden need.
UnlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unless the causes are removed, the bad moods of one day are apt to follow us into the next.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading PASSION AND PENITENCE The cloud on her brow had not disappeared on the ensuing morning when she came down to breakfast.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Couldn't cotch nothin' else," he answered stolidly to Annie's sharp reprimand, so sharp that Gregory, who was walking toward the barn, was surprised.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Annie was now entering upon one of those periods when, in accordance with a common expression, "everything goes wrong," and the world develops a sudden perverseness that distracts and irritates even the patient.
