AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
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 Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
audiblyadverbUS /ˈɑːdəbli/
in an audible manner
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
cackles
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From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
Charlie
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From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
CHIMNEYnounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
composing-room
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From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
CORNERnounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
Courtney
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From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
fellow-boarders
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From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
guynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
LinkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
PollocknounUS /ˈpɑːlək/
United States artist famous for painting with a drip technique; a leader of abstract expressionism in America (1912-1956)
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
regalingverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
Slattery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
StrongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
SunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
truck-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHIMNEY CORNER A. Lincoln Pollock was full of news at supper that evening.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Courtney, coming in a little late,--in fact, Miss Margaret Slattery already had removed the soup plates and was beginning to wonder audibly whether a certain guy thought she was a truck-horse or something like that,--found the editor of the Sun anticipating by at least twelve hours the forthcoming issue of his paper.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Charlie Webster once made the remark that "every time the Sun goes to press, Link Pollock acts for all the world like a hen that's just laid an egg, he cackles so."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was regaling his fellow-boarders with news that would be off the press the first thing in the morning,--having been confined to the composing-room for the better part of a week,--and he was enjoying himself.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading "I saw Nancy Strong this morning and she was telling me about a letter she had from David yesterday.
