AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is it?" she asked.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can I help you?"
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A puzzled frown puckered his forehead one evening as he worked.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading A puzzled frown puckered his forehead one evening as he worked.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
GypnounUS /dʒɪp/
(sometimes offensive) an act of swindling or cheating
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Can I help you?"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Can I help you?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?" she asked.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?" she asked.
JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
Judith's
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From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
MAKESnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A puzzled frown puckered his forehead one evening as he worked.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
PROMISEverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
puckered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A puzzled frown puckered his forehead one evening as he worked.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading A puzzled frown puckered his forehead one evening as he worked.
RainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is it?" she asked.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
sitting-room
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From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
UNCLEnounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading UNCLE JOHN MAKES A PROMISE Rain or shine, every Wednesday and Saturday evening found Gyp at the table in the sitting-room at Aunt Judith's cottage, bending over his books.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?" she asked.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A puzzled frown puckered his forehead one evening as he worked.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Aunt Judith, busy with a bit of needlework, looked often at the boy as he bent eagerly over his book, and marvelled that this was the same boy who less than a year ago was a trial to every owner of a garden or orchard.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can I help you?"
