adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
Barbara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
Hunniwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
jackleggin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
Jed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
putterin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
SamnounUS /sæm/
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this, having broken the ice, Jed, as Captain Sam Hunniwell might have expressed it, "kept the channel clear."
timepiecenounUS /ˈtaɪmpiːs/
a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he stopped at the kitchen door of his tenants' house he no longer invariably refused to come in and sit down.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading During the process he whistled a little, sang a hymn or two, and talked with Barbara, who found the conversation a trifle unsatisfactory.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading When the old clock--a genuine Seth Willard--on the wall of the living-room refused to go, he came in, sat down, took the refractory timepiece in his arms and, after an hour of what he called "putterin' and jackleggin'," hung it up again apparently in as good order as ever.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he inquired if Mrs. Armstrong had any errands to be done he also asked if there were any chores he might help out with.
