AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PHIL FINDS A FRIEND It was the evening before Christmas.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading PHIL FINDS A FRIEND It was the evening before Christmas.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading PHIL FINDS A FRIEND It was the evening before Christmas.
competencenounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪns/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
Dr
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From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
Drayton
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From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading PHIL FINDS A FRIEND It was the evening before Christmas.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
FINDSnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading PHIL FINDS A FRIEND It was the evening before Christmas.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PHIL FINDS A FRIEND It was the evening before Christmas.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PHIL FINDS A FRIEND It was the evening before Christmas.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
PHIL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHIL FINDS A FRIEND It was the evening before Christmas.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
snowstormnounUS /ˈsnoʊstɔːrm/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHIL FINDS A FRIEND It was the evening before Christmas.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The flakes came thicker and faster, and it soon became evident that an old-fashioned snowstorm had set in.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
to-day
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From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PHIL FINDS A FRIEND It was the evening before Christmas.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading In a handsome house, some rods back from the village street, lived Dr. Drayton, a physician, whose skill was so well appreciated that he had already, though still in the prime of life, accumulated a handsome competence.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading By seven o’clock the snow lay a foot deep on the level, but in some places considerably deeper, for a brisk wind had piled it up in places.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Until to-day the winter had been an open one, but about one o’clock in the afternoon the snow began to fall.
