AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
APPENDIXnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
ArrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
climatesnounUS /ˈklaɪməts/
plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Must he go down in his spectral night dress?”
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading “Must he go down in his spectral night dress?”
earlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.”
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Must he go down in his spectral night dress?”
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Must he go down in his spectral night dress?”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
InterviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It must try your patience pretty sharply sometimes.”
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.”
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
materializee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “It must try your patience pretty sharply sometimes.”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Must he go down in his spectral night dress?”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
One-armedadjective
having one arm
From this reading One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.”
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading “It must try your patience pretty sharply sometimes.”
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.”
PreparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “It must try your patience pretty sharply sometimes.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
SellersnounUS /ˈselərz/
English comic actor (1925-1980)
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.”
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “It must try your patience pretty sharply sometimes.”
She's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “It must try your patience pretty sharply sometimes.”
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading “Must he go down in his spectral night dress?”
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
TelegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
TracynounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “It must try your patience pretty sharply sometimes.”
usurpingverbUS /ˌjuːˈsɜːrpɪŋ/
-ing form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The weather in this book “He was constructing what seemed to be some kind of frail mechanical toy.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading One-armed Pete “Father, I am going to shake hands with Major Hawkins.”
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Telegram: “She’s going to marry the materializee”—Interview between Tracy and Sally—Arrival of the usurping earl—“You can have him if you’ll take him”—A quiet wedding at the Towers—Sellers does not join the party to England—Preparing to furnish climates to order APPENDIX.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It must try your patience pretty sharply sometimes.”
