AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was a civil engineer, having already built up a good-sized business.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He was a civil engineer, having already built up a good-sized business.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was a civil engineer, having already built up a good-sized business.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
Cameron
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From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading He was a civil engineer, having already built up a good-sized business.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading He was a civil engineer, having already built up a good-sized business.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
everlastinglyadverb
for a limitless time
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
Fairfield
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From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
foolerynounUS /ˈfuːləri/
foolish or senseless behavior
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
good-sized
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From this reading He was a civil engineer, having already built up a good-sized business.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was a civil engineer, having already built up a good-sized business.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
snubverbUS /snʌb/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
SomehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HOUSE PARTY Somehow or other Mr. Cameron immediately became a prominent factor in the Fairfield household.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was a civil engineer, having already built up a good-sized business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading But he seemed to be both able and willing to leave his office at any hour of the day or night for any occasion where Patty was concerned.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he was so gay and good-natured, so full of pranks and foolery, that it was impossible to snub him or to be annoyed with him.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He appeared frequently, and even more frequently he telephoned or he wrote notes or he sent flowers or messages, until Patty declared he was everlastingly under foot!
