adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fall was coming early that year, which gave an excuse for the fire in the big fireplace.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The Fairfield library was a most cosey and attractive room.
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 Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fall was coming early that year, which gave an excuse for the fire in the big fireplace.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The fall was coming early that year, which gave an excuse for the fire in the big fireplace.
cosey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Fairfield library was a most cosey and attractive room.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
DECISIONnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
driftwoodnounUS /ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
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 The fall was coming early that year, which gave an excuse for the fire in the big fireplace.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading The fall was coming early that year, which gave an excuse for the fire in the big fireplace.
Fairfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The fall was coming early that year, which gave an excuse for the fire in the big fireplace.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fall was coming early that year, which gave an excuse for the fire in the big fireplace.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The fall was coming early that year, which gave an excuse for the fire in the big fireplace.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The fall was coming early that year, which gave an excuse for the fire in the big fireplace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
home-maker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Fairfield library was a most cosey and attractive room.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Fairfield library was a most cosey and attractive room.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DECISION It was only a few days later that Nan and Patty sat one evening in the library waiting for Mr. Fairfield to come home to dinner.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nan was a home-maker by nature, and as Patty dearly loved pretty and comfortable appointments, they had combined their efforts on the library and the result was a room which they all loved far better than the more formal drawing-room.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The fall was coming early that year, which gave an excuse for the fire in the big fireplace.
