adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
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 She bathed and fed and dressed it as skilfully as if she had been doing it all her life.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading She bathed and fed and dressed it as skilfully as if she had been doing it all her life.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
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 She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
better-cared-for
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
breakablenounUS /ˈbreɪkəbəl/
an article that is fragile and easily broken
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
cleanernounUS /ˈkliːnər/
a preparation used in cleaning something
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
DECIDESverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She bathed and fed and dressed it as skilfully as if she had been doing it all her life.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She bathed and fed and dressed it as skilfully as if she had been doing it all her life.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
FamiliesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading She bathed and fed and dressed it as skilfully as if she had been doing it all her life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
gingerlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/
with extreme care or delicacy
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She bathed and fed and dressed it as skilfully as if she had been doing it all her life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
Ingleside
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She bathed and fed and dressed it as skilfully as if she had been doing it all her life.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
lizardnounUS /ˈlɪzərd/
relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
RILLA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She bathed and fed and dressed it as skilfully as if she had been doing it all her life.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading She bathed and fed and dressed it as skilfully as if she had been doing it all her life.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
unquestioninglyadverb
in an unquestioning manner
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading RILLA DECIDES Families and individuals alike soon become used to new conditions and accept them unquestioningly.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading After the first three distracted nights Rilla began to sleep again, waking automatically to attend to her charge on schedule time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading By the time a week had elapsed it seemed as it the Anderson baby had always been at Ingleside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She liked neither her job nor the baby any the better; she still handled it as gingerly as if it were some kind of a small lizard, and a breakable lizard at that; but she did her work thoroughly and there was not a cleaner, better-cared-for infant in Glen St. Mary.
