adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
DeadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s from the young lady I’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs.”
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
It's
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From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Vyse meditated on this; then he laughed in turn.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
meditated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vyse meditated on this; then he laughed in turn.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Vyse meditated on this; then he laughed in turn.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
post-office
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
rebuildingnounUS /riˈbɪldɪŋ/
building again
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
Swazee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Vyse meditated on this; then he laughed in turn.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Vyse meditated on this; then he laughed in turn.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Vyse meditated on this; then he laughed in turn.
Vyse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well--I suppose she’s gone away,” continued Vyse, rebuilding his countenance rapidly.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes; and in a community numbering perhaps a hundred and seventy-five souls, including the dogs and chickens, the local post-office is so ignorant of her movements that my letter has to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.”
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “It’s from the young lady you’ve been writing to at Swazee Springs?” he asked at length.
