adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
bread-and-butter
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From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
clo'es-boiler
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From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
comin
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From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
eenounUS /iː/
the branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
GenesisnounUS /ˈdʒenəsəs/
a coming into being
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
Jane
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From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
Jane's
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From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
mammanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
outrageousadjectiveUS /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
second-hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Jane repeated the outrageous message, adding, “She wants you to hurry--and I got some more bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar for comin' to tell you.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jane explained, certain pauses indicating that her attention was partially diverted to another slice of bread-and-butter and apple sauce and sugar.
wash-tubs
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From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “WHAT!”
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William left no doubt in Jane's mind about his attitude in reference to the whole matter.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Will--ee, mamma wants you--wants you to go help Genesis bring some wash-tubs home and a tin clo'es-boiler--from the second-hand man's store.”
