AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Critical was the situation with Major Talbot and Miss Lydia.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Hargraves took his departure without another word.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
constrictedadjectiveUS /kənˈstrɪktəd/
especially tense; especially in some dialects
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
CriticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Critical was the situation with Major Talbot and Miss Lydia.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Hargraves took his departure without another word.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
down-town
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
FlowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
Hargraves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hargraves took his departure without another word.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hargraves took his departure without another word.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
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 He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading Critical was the situation with Major Talbot and Miss Lydia.
MagnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Critical was the situation with Major Talbot and Miss Lydia.
major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Critical was the situation with Major Talbot and Miss Lydia.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
relative'snounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
possessive form of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Critical was the situation with Major Talbot and Miss Lydia.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading Critical was the situation with Major Talbot and Miss Lydia.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Hargraves took his departure without another word.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
Vardeman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He also left the house the same day, moving, as Mrs. Vardeman explained at the supper table, nearer the vicinity of the down-town theatre, where “A Magnolia Flower” was booked for a week’s run.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no one in Washington to whom the major’s scruples allowed him to apply for a loan.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Critical was the situation with Major Talbot and Miss Lydia.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hargraves took his departure without another word.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Hargraves took his departure without another word.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Miss Lydia wrote a letter to Uncle Ralph, but it was doubtful whether that relative’s constricted affairs would permit him to furnish help.
