afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
amenitiesnounUS /əˈmenətiz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She behaved much better at table and in the presence of guests.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
AzaleanounUS /əˈzeɪljə/
any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
Azalea's
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From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading She behaved much better at table and in the presence of guests.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She behaved much better at table and in the presence of guests.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
escapadenounUS /ˈeskəpeɪd/
a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
FAIRadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
Farnsworths
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From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She behaved much better at table and in the presence of guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading And Azalea was improving.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She behaved much better at table and in the presence of guests.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She behaved much better at table and in the presence of guests.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She behaved much better at table and in the presence of guests.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
VANITYnounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading VANITY FAIR The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after her escapade.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the girl had promised she would not.
