adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
ARBOURnounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
awnings
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From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
dearestnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
Farnsworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
half-hidden
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From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
incurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/
incapable of being cured
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading And when Patty was seated by her desk in that same bay window, half-hidden by the thin, fluttering curtain draperies, Big Bill Farnsworth had an incurable habit of strolling by.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Patty looked up, laughing, for she knew it was Bill who threw the blossom.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading The bay window of Patty's boudoir opened on a particularly pleasant corner of the upper veranda,--a corner provided with wicker seats and tables, and screened by awnings from the midday sun.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading IN THE ARBOUR After returning from her motor ride with Roger, Patty went to her room to write some letters.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading But she had written only so far as "My dearest Nan," when a big pink rose came flying through the open window and fell right on the paper.
