adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There was hardly time for eating, even, and at noon he was only able to snatch a few mouthfuls.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
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 ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
Archie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading There was hardly time for eating, even, and at noon he was only able to snatch a few mouthfuls.
EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading There was hardly time for eating, even, and at noon he was only able to snatch a few mouthfuls.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was hardly time for eating, even, and at noon he was only able to snatch a few mouthfuls.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading There was hardly time for eating, even, and at noon he was only able to snatch a few mouthfuls.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
KINDLYadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
mouthfuls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was hardly time for eating, even, and at noon he was only able to snatch a few mouthfuls.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
NEWSPAPERnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading There was hardly time for eating, even, and at noon he was only able to snatch a few mouthfuls.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
OFFICEnounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading There was hardly time for eating, even, and at noon he was only able to snatch a few mouthfuls.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
POLICEnounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
RECEIVEDadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading There was hardly time for eating, even, and at noon he was only able to snatch a few mouthfuls.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
STATIONnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
STREETnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading IN THE STREET AGAIN--THE POLICE STATION--VISITS THE NEWSPAPER OFFICE, AND IS KINDLY RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Archie no sooner finished one sink full of dishes than another large pile was waiting to be put through the same operation, and there was no time at all for looking about him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The restaurant was a popular one, and there were very many dishes to be washed, to say nothing of the pots and pans which were always dirty.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ALL day long Archie washed dishes, and before night came he decided that he had never before had such discouraging work.
