adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Does oo love me?” she asked.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading “Does oo love my new muvver?” she asked, with bewildering suddenness.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Does oo love me?” she asked.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
FAYnounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
Jane
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From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
kneenounUS /niː/
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
Lassiter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
Lassiter's
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From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Does oo love me?” she asked.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Does oo love me?” she asked.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
muvver
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From this reading “Does oo love my new muvver?” she asked, with bewildering suddenness.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Does oo love my new muvver?” she asked, with bewildering suddenness.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Does oo love my new muvver?” she asked, with bewildering suddenness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
oo
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From this reading “Does oo love me?” she asked.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Does oo love me?” she asked.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading “Does oo love my new muvver?” she asked, with bewildering suddenness.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fay looked thoughtful and appeared to be debating the duplicity of men or searching for a supreme test to prove this cavalier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lassiter, who was as serious with Fay as he was gentle and loving, assured her in earnest and elaborate speech that he was her devoted subject.
Withersteen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FAY At the home of Jane Withersteen Little Fay was climbing Lassiter’s knee.
