adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading But this time she could not settle down to anything.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was restless, and as nearly unhappy as it was possible for Peggy Stewart to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But this time she could not settle down to anything.
DAYSnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But this time she could not settle down to anything.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
FormerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was restless, and as nearly unhappy as it was possible for Peggy Stewart to be.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was restless, and as nearly unhappy as it was possible for Peggy Stewart to be.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
OCTOBER'SnounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbərz/
possessive form of “october” — the month following September and preceding November
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was restless, and as nearly unhappy as it was possible for Peggy Stewart to be.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading She was restless, and as nearly unhappy as it was possible for Peggy Stewart to be.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading But this time she could not settle down to anything.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading She was restless, and as nearly unhappy as it was possible for Peggy Stewart to be.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this time she could not settle down to anything.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this time she could not settle down to anything.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But this time she could not settle down to anything.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading She was restless, and as nearly unhappy as it was possible for Peggy Stewart to be.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Formerly, after one of his brief visits she had taken up her usual occupations, fallen back into the old order of things, and been happy in her dumb companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was restless, and as nearly unhappy as it was possible for Peggy Stewart to be.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At first she did not fully realize how lonely, but as the days went by she missed her father's companionship more and more.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN OCTOBER'S DAYS September slipped by, a lonely month for Peggy as contrasted with August.
