AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
ADJUSTMENTnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
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 From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were days of adjustment; and days of adjustment are seldom easy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were days of adjustment; and days of adjustment are seldom easy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
Beldingsville
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From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
bitterlyadverbUS /ˈbɪtərli/
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
butcherverbUS /ˈbʊtʃər/
kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
Chilton
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From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
clamoringnounUS /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
delinquenciesnounUS /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsiz/
plural of “delinquency” — nonpayment of a debt when due
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
FriendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
MATTERnounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
one's
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From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
Pollyanna
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From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading They were days of adjustment; and days of adjustment are seldom easy.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were days of adjustment; and days of adjustment are seldom easy.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From having all one's time for one's own, it was not easy to find always the next task clamoring to be done.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From travel and excitement it was not easy to put one's mind to the consideration of the price of butter and the delinquencies of the butcher.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MATTER OF ADJUSTMENT The first few days at Beldingsville were not easy either for Mrs. Chilton or for Pollyanna.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Friends and neighbors called, too, and although Pollyanna welcomed them with glad cordiality, Mrs. Chilton, when possible, excused herself; and always she said bitterly to Pollyanna:
