adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
FivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
half-concealed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
jackknifenoun
a large knife with one or more folding blades
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
NumbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
philosopher's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
pickverbUS /pɪk/
select carefully from a group
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
salliesnounUS /ˈsæliz/
plural of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
SevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
squintingadjectiveUS /ˈskwɪntɪŋ/
having eyes half closed in order to see better
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
tantrumsnounUS /ˈtæntrəmz/
plural of “tantrum” — a display of bad temper
From this reading No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
teacupnounUS /ˈtiːkʌp/
as much as a teacup will hold
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
unwelcomed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She knows that the edge of a broken teacup may be sharper, very possibly, than that of a philosopher's jackknife.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
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 No one can handle Number Seven in one of his tantrums half so well as Number Five can do it.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A mind a little off its balance, one which has a slightly squinting brain as its organ; will often prove fertile in suggestions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She can soften the occasional expression of half-concealed ridicule with which the poor old fellow's sallies are liable to be welcomed--or unwelcomed.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading She can pick out what threads of sense may be wound off from the tangle of his ideas when they are crowded and confused, as they are apt to be at times.
