adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
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 At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
ANYadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "No," grumbled Emma Jane; "infant is worse even than babe.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
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 Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
can't
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From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
ElijahnounUS /eˈlaɪdʒə/
a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
Elisha
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From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
Emma
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From this reading "No," grumbled Emma Jane; "infant is worse even than babe.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading "No," grumbled Emma Jane; "infant is worse even than babe.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Oh! won't it be the greatest fun, Emma Jane?
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Oh! won't it be the greatest fun, Emma Jane?
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "No," grumbled Emma Jane; "infant is worse even than babe.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "No," grumbled Emma Jane; "infant is worse even than babe.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No," grumbled Emma Jane; "infant is worse even than babe.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No," grumbled Emma Jane; "infant is worse even than babe.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No," grumbled Emma Jane; "infant is worse even than babe.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh! won't it be the greatest fun, Emma Jane?
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
reelverbUS /riːl/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
rigmarolenoun
a set of confused and meaningless statements
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
shan't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "No," grumbled Emma Jane; "infant is worse even than babe.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
we'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At some of the houses--where they can't possibly know me--I shan't be frightened, and I shall reel off the whole rigmarole, invalid, babe, and all.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh! won't it be the greatest fun, Emma Jane?
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "No," grumbled Emma Jane; "infant is worse even than babe.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I can't imagine a babe doing a family wash with ANY soap," answered Rebecca; "but it must be true or they would never dare to print it, so don't let's bother.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Rebecca, do you think we'd better do as the circular says, and let Elijah or Elisha try the soap before we begin selling?"
