adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Now, just see what I'm doing.
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
geraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
GUESTnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "No, I wouldn't," said Polly, "specially when we're out here in the sunlight.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, I wouldn't," said Polly, "specially when we're out here in the sunlight.
I'm
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From this reading Now, just see what I'm doing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No, I wouldn't," said Polly, "specially when we're out here in the sunlight.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Now, just see what I'm doing.
lapsnounUS /læps/
plural of “lap” — the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
MinepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I wouldn't," said Polly, "specially when we're out here in the sunlight.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, just see what I'm doing.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "No, I wouldn't," said Polly, "specially when we're out here in the sunlight.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now, just see what I'm doing.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading "No, I wouldn't," said Polly, "specially when we're out here in the sunlight.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading "No, I wouldn't," said Polly, "specially when we're out here in the sunlight.
syringas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
UNEXPECTEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, I wouldn't," said Polly, "specially when we're out here in the sunlight.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now, just see what I'm doing.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "No, I wouldn't," said Polly, "specially when we're out here in the sunlight.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST ON the day after the one at the studio, Rose and Polly sat on the terrace, their laps filled with flowers.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, I wouldn't," said Polly, "specially when we're out here in the sunlight.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Each was weaving a wreath for the other, and each was intent upon making a very beautiful one.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mine will be syringas and pink geraniums," said Rose, "and, Polly Sherwood, would you ever think shadows could be so horrid as they were last night?"
