adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
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 But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
Alvirah
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From this reading He could be charitable at times, too; Aunt Alvirah could testify to that fact.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He could be charitable at times, too; Aunt Alvirah could testify to that fact.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could be charitable at times, too; Aunt Alvirah could testify to that fact.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
BEHAVIORnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
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 But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading He could be charitable at times, too; Aunt Alvirah could testify to that fact.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could be charitable at times, too; Aunt Alvirah could testify to that fact.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He could be charitable at times, too; Aunt Alvirah could testify to that fact.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
FRED
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
gray-faced
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From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
HATFIELD
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
hoardedverbUS /ˈhɔːrdɪd/
past form of “hoard” — save up as for future use
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
hoardingnounUS /ˈhɔːrdɪŋ/
large outdoor signboard
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
Jabez
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
millernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
MYSTERIOUSadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
Potter'snounUS /ˈpɑːtərz/
possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Uncle Jabez hoarded money for the pleasure of hoarding it; but he had been generous to Ruth, having put her at one of the best boarding schools in the State.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading He could be charitable at times, too; Aunt Alvirah could testify to that fact.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He could be charitable at times, too; Aunt Alvirah could testify to that fact.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He could be charitable at times, too; Aunt Alvirah could testify to that fact.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS BEHAVIOR OF FRED HATFIELD Uncle Jabez Potter came in from the mill after a time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He was a gaunt, gray-faced man, who seldom smiled, and whose stern, rugged countenance had at first almost frightened Ruth whenever she looked at it.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But she had fortunately gotten under the crust of Mr. Potter's manner and learned that there was something better there than the harsh surface the miller turned to all the world.
