adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
ArtyadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrti/
showily imitative of art or artists
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
BLOWNadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading We’ll have to have a grand closing progressive Five Hundred tournament.”
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
Croubel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
François
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading We’ll have to have a grand closing progressive Five Hundred tournament.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We’ll have to have a grand closing progressive Five Hundred tournament.”
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
HundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading We’ll have to have a grand closing progressive Five Hundred tournament.”
hurdy-gurdies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
Nelly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
pranced
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From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
progressiveadjectiveUS /prəˈɡresɪv/
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading We’ll have to have a grand closing progressive Five Hundred tournament.”
Proudfoot
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From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
Quoth
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From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
silvery-skinned
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From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
table-cloth
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From this reading Miss Mary Proudfoot was mending a rent in the current table-cloth with delicate swift motions of her silvery-skinned hands.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading We’ll have to have a grand closing progressive Five Hundred tournament.”
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
unacknowledgedadjective
not recognized or admitted
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
wanderingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋ/
migratory
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
We'll
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From this reading We’ll have to have a grand closing progressive Five Hundred tournament.”
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 He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
WHIRLWINDnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He had a shy unacknowledged hope that he might kiss Nelly after such a picnic; he even had the notion that he might some day—well, other fellows had been married; why not?
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She informed him: “Mr. Duncan will be back from his Southern trip in five days.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
Wrenn
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From this reading HE IS BLOWN BY THE WHIRLWIND “He was blown by the whirlwind and followed a wandering flame through perilous seas to a happy shore.”—_Quoth François._ On an April Monday evening, when a small moon passed shyly over the city and the streets were filled with the sound of hurdy-gurdies and the spring cries of dancing children, Mr. Wrenn pranced down to the basement dining-room early, for Nelly Croubel would be down there talking to Mrs. Arty, and he gaily wanted to make plans for a picnic to occur the coming Sunday.
