adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
AidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
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 “I'm sure I'd rather you did than not if it's going to make all this fuss.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading “There, there, child, say it, if you want to,” she sighed.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The fifth time it happened, Miss Polly moved her head wearily.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading “I'm sure I'd rather you did than not if it's going to make all this fuss.”
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “I'm sure I'd rather you did than not if it's going to make all this fuss.”
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The fifth time it happened, Miss Polly moved her head wearily.
Harrington
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From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The fifth time it happened, Miss Polly moved her head wearily.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
I'd
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From this reading “I'm sure I'd rather you did than not if it's going to make all this fuss.”
I'm
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From this reading “I'm sure I'd rather you did than not if it's going to make all this fuss.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “There, there, child, say it, if you want to,” she sighed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I'm sure I'd rather you did than not if it's going to make all this fuss.”
LadiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The fifth time it happened, Miss Polly moved her head wearily.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The fifth time it happened, Miss Polly moved her head wearily.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fifth time it happened, Miss Polly moved her head wearily.
Pollyanna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading “I'm sure I'd rather you did than not if it's going to make all this fuss.”
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “There, there, child, say it, if you want to,” she sighed.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
sighedverbUS /saɪd/
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “There, there, child, say it, if you want to,” she sighed.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I'm sure I'd rather you did than not if it's going to make all this fuss.”
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I'm sure I'd rather you did than not if it's going to make all this fuss.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There, there, child, say it, if you want to,” she sighed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I'm sure I'd rather you did than not if it's going to make all this fuss.”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The fifth time it happened, Miss Polly moved her head wearily.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Pollyanna, it is true, tried to talk; but she did not make a success of it, chiefly because four times she was obliged to break off a “glad” in the middle of it, much to her blushing discomfort.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “There, there, child, say it, if you want to,” she sighed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading The fifth time it happened, Miss Polly moved her head wearily.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dinner, which came at noon in the Harrington homestead, was a silent meal on the day of the Ladies' Aid meeting.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There, there, child, say it, if you want to,” she sighed.
