adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
abnormallyadverbUS /æbˈnɔːrməli/
in an abnormal manner
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
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 "This is the Czar of all the Rooshia," Pearl answered gravely, "and I'm his body-guard."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is the Czar of all the Rooshia," Pearl answered gravely, "and I'm his body-guard."
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "This is the Czar of all the Rooshia," Pearl answered gravely, "and I'm his body-guard."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
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 The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
body-guard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the Czar of all the Rooshia," Pearl answered gravely, "and I'm his body-guard."
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
CzarnounUS /zɑːr/
a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
From this reading "This is the Czar of all the Rooshia," Pearl answered gravely, "and I'm his body-guard."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE "Who is this young gentleman or lady?"
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "This is the Czar of all the Rooshia," Pearl answered gravely, "and I'm his body-guard."
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
hand-made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "This is the Czar of all the Rooshia," Pearl answered gravely, "and I'm his body-guard."
hitverbUS /hɪt/
cause to move by striking
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the Czar of all the Rooshia," Pearl answered gravely, "and I'm his body-guard."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE "Who is this young gentleman or lady?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
kerridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE "Who is this young gentleman or lady?"
LIVEverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE "Who is this young gentleman or lady?"
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
missverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE "Who is this young gentleman or lady?"
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading "This is the Czar of all the Rooshia," Pearl answered gravely, "and I'm his body-guard."
Pearlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
plushadjectiveUS /plʌʃ/
characterized by extravagance and profusion
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
Rooshia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the Czar of all the Rooshia," Pearl answered gravely, "and I'm his body-guard."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
squirmverbUS /skwɜːrm/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE "Who is this young gentleman or lady?"
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE "Who is this young gentleman or lady?"
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The doctor's face showed no surprise as he stepped back to get a better look at the czar, who began to squirm at the delay.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "See the green plush on his kerridge," Pearl said proudly, "and every stitch he has on is hand-made, and was did for him, too, and he's fed every three hours, rain or shine, hit or miss."
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE "Who is this young gentleman or lady?"
WIREnounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE "Who is this young gentleman or lady?"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Clay asked of Pearlie Watson one day when he met her wheeling a baby carriage with an abnormally fat baby in it.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE LIVE WIRE "Who is this young gentleman or lady?"
