adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
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 Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading If so, upon my soul, I should like to make the congregation.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
Fregelius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
hat-band
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
INTERVIEWSnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If so, upon my soul, I should like to make the congregation.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading If so, upon my soul, I should like to make the congregation.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If so, upon my soul, I should like to make the congregation.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If so, upon my soul, I should like to make the congregation.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, upon my soul, I should like to make the congregation.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading If so, upon my soul, I should like to make the congregation.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
THREEnounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If so, upon my soul, I should like to make the congregation.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THREE INTERVIEWS The next day was a Sunday, and the Colonel went to church, wearing a hat-band four inches deep.
whereon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he asked if Miss Fregelius was coming, but somewhat to his disappointment, was informed that she wished to stay with her father.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder,” thought the Colonel to himself as he strolled to the church, now and again acknowledging greetings or stopping to chat with one of the villagers—“I wonder if they are going to have a little sacred music together in the chapel.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Morris, however, declined to accompany him, saying that he had a letter to write to Mary; whereon his father, who at first was inclined to be vexed, replied that he could not be better employed, and that he was to give her his love.
