adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
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 THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
DECISIONnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
Dr
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From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
dukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
Francis
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From this reading However, she will give that old reprobate of a Francis Joseph something to think about.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading However, she will give that old reprobate of a Francis Joseph something to think about.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, she will give that old reprobate of a Francis Joseph something to think about.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
Ingleside
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From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
ItaliansnounUS /ˌɪˈtæljənz/
plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
Italy'snounUS /ˈɪtəliz/
possessive form of “italy” — a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading However, she will give that old reprobate of a Francis Joseph something to think about.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
kittle
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From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading However, she will give that old reprobate of a Francis Joseph something to think about.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
predictverbUS /prɪˈdɪkt/
make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
reprobateverbUS /ˈreprɔːbeɪt/
reject (documents) as invalid
From this reading However, she will give that old reprobate of a Francis Joseph something to think about.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
SayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading However, she will give that old reprobate of a Francis Joseph something to think about.
Susan
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From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading However, she will give that old reprobate of a Francis Joseph something to think about.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
VALLEYnounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE VALLEY OF DECISION Susan kept the flag flying at Ingleside all the next day, in honour of Italy's declaration of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "And not before it was time, Mrs. Dr. dear, considering the way things have begun to go on the Russian front.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is a fortunate thing for Italy that she has come in on the right side, but whether it is as fortunate for the Allies I will not predict until I know more about Italians than I do now.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Say what you will, those Russians are kittle cattle, the grand duke Nicholas to the contrary notwithstanding.
