adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
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 Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
BabynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
bodyguardnounUS /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had bought the tickets--two whole ones for Esther and Meg, and four halves for the others.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain had come to see them off, with Pat to look after the luggage.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Captain had come to see them off, with Pat to look after the luggage.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had bought the tickets--two whole ones for Esther and Meg, and four halves for the others.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had bought the tickets--two whole ones for Esther and Meg, and four halves for the others.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Captain had come to see them off, with Pat to look after the luggage.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He had bought the tickets--two whole ones for Esther and Meg, and four halves for the others.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had bought the tickets--two whole ones for Esther and Meg, and four halves for the others.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
HundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Captain had come to see them off, with Pat to look after the luggage.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The Captain had come to see them off, with Pat to look after the luggage.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He had bought the tickets--two whole ones for Esther and Meg, and four halves for the others.
MilesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Captain had come to see them off, with Pat to look after the luggage.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had bought the tickets--two whole ones for Esther and Meg, and four halves for the others.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had bought the tickets--two whole ones for Esther and Meg, and four halves for the others.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading The Captain had come to see them off, with Pat to look after the luggage.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
Pip's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
sailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Captain had come to see them off, with Pat to look after the luggage.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He had bought the tickets--two whole ones for Esther and Meg, and four halves for the others.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Captain had come to see them off, with Pat to look after the luggage.
TrainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had bought the tickets--two whole ones for Esther and Meg, and four halves for the others.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Three Hundred Miles in the Train They filled a whole compartment--at least there was one seat vacant, but people seemed shy of taking it after a rapid survey of them all.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole seven of them, and only Esther as bodyguard--Esther--in a pink blouse an sailor hat, with a face as bright and mischievous as Pip's own.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Baby was not provided with even a half, much to her private indignation--it was an insult to her four years and a half, she considered, to go free like the General.
