adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But as he was about to excuse himself, Annie interrupted, saying, "Now, Mr. Gregory, that is not according to agreement.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading But as he was about to excuse himself, Annie interrupted, saying, "Now, Mr. Gregory, that is not according to agreement.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading But as he was about to excuse himself, Annie interrupted, saying, "Now, Mr. Gregory, that is not according to agreement.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading After his recent interview he felt that he could even bear one of his nervous headaches alone.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
Annie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as he was about to excuse himself, Annie interrupted, saying, "Now, Mr. Gregory, that is not according to agreement.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading After his recent interview he felt that he could even bear one of his nervous headaches alone.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
DANGERnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading But as he was about to excuse himself, Annie interrupted, saying, "Now, Mr. Gregory, that is not according to agreement.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After his recent interview he felt that he could even bear one of his nervous headaches alone.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
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 THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
headachesnounUS /ˈhedeɪks/
plural of “headache” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading After his recent interview he felt that he could even bear one of his nervous headaches alone.
HIMSELFpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading But as he was about to excuse himself, Annie interrupted, saying, "Now, Mr. Gregory, that is not according to agreement.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After his recent interview he felt that he could even bear one of his nervous headaches alone.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as he was about to excuse himself, Annie interrupted, saying, "Now, Mr. Gregory, that is not according to agreement.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading But as he was about to excuse himself, Annie interrupted, saying, "Now, Mr. Gregory, that is not according to agreement.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading After his recent interview he felt that he could even bear one of his nervous headaches alone.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But as he was about to excuse himself, Annie interrupted, saying, "Now, Mr. Gregory, that is not according to agreement.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After his recent interview he felt that he could even bear one of his nervous headaches alone.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading After his recent interview he felt that he could even bear one of his nervous headaches alone.
RETRIEVESverbUS /rɪˈtriːvz/
third-person singular of “retrieve” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But as he was about to excuse himself, Annie interrupted, saying, "Now, Mr. Gregory, that is not according to agreement.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
supper-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After his recent interview he felt that he could even bear one of his nervous headaches alone.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, he was longing intensely for an opportunity to manifest a little strength of some kind.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading After tea he hoped to escape to his room, for he could not endure to show even his physical weakness so soon again.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE OLD HOME IN DANGER--GREGORY RETRIEVES HIMSELF Gregory made desperate efforts to keep up at the supper-table, but could not prevent slight evidences of physical pain, which Annie silently noticed.
