AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KATY PREPARES A STOCK OF MERCHANDISE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
Gordon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
KATY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KATY PREPARES A STOCK OF MERCHANDISE.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
MERCHANDISEnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading KATY PREPARES A STOCK OF MERCHANDISE.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KATY PREPARES A STOCK OF MERCHANDISE.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
PREPARESverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading KATY PREPARES A STOCK OF MERCHANDISE.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
PromptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
STOCKnounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading KATY PREPARES A STOCK OF MERCHANDISE.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Katy had not time then to tell her mother about the candy speculation she had in view, and she was obliged to wait till her return from Temple Street.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Promptly at the hour, she presented herself at Mrs. Gordon's, and they went to the house of the mayor; but that distinguished gentleman was not at home, and the lady promised to go again with her the next day.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The best argument she could think of was, that the business would be an honest calling and though she was too proud to beg, she was not too proud to work, or to take a very humble position among the people around her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As she walked home, she thought of what she should say to her mother in favor of the candy project, for she felt sure her mother's pride would throw many obstacles in her path.
