adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "There's no doubt of it," answered the physician.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You're right sure it's small-pox, are you, Doc?"
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He won't tell his name, but Jack Lane says it's Frank Goodrich.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "You're right sure it's small-pox, are you, Doc?"
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "There's no doubt of it," answered the physician.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "He won't tell his name, but Jack Lane says it's Frank Goodrich.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
Goodrich
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From this reading "He won't tell his name, but Jack Lane says it's Frank Goodrich.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who is he?"
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He won't tell his name, but Jack Lane says it's Frank Goodrich.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is he?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There's no doubt of it," answered the physician.
it's
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From this reading "You're right sure it's small-pox, are you, Doc?"
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading "He won't tell his name, but Jack Lane says it's Frank Goodrich.
joinsnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading "He won't tell his name, but Jack Lane says it's Frank Goodrich.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
MemphisnounUS /ˈmemfəs/
largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "He won't tell his name, but Jack Lane says it's Frank Goodrich.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "There's no doubt of it," answered the physician.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "There's no doubt of it," answered the physician.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You're right sure it's small-pox, are you, Doc?"
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "He won't tell his name, but Jack Lane says it's Frank Goodrich.
small-pox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're right sure it's small-pox, are you, Doc?"
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You're right sure it's small-pox, are you, Doc?"
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "He won't tell his name, but Jack Lane says it's Frank Goodrich.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's no doubt of it," answered the physician.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In the little country village of Anderson, where the southern branch of the "Memphis" joins the main line, a group of excited citizens were standing in front of the doctor's office.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Who is he?"
won't
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From this reading "He won't tell his name, but Jack Lane says it's Frank Goodrich.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're right sure it's small-pox, are you, Doc?"
You're
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From this reading "You're right sure it's small-pox, are you, Doc?"
