adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
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 With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
BarkleynounUS /ˈbɑːrkli/
United States politician and lawyer; vice president of the United States (1877-1956)
From this reading "Her modesty does her credit," Mrs. Barkley said, "but it will be gratifying to her to be noticed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Her modesty does her credit," Mrs. Barkley said, "but it will be gratifying to her to be noticed.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I'll come, William, and bring a cake.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading I'll come, William, and bring a cake.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I'll come, William, and bring a cake.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading "Her modesty does her credit," Mrs. Barkley said, "but it will be gratifying to her to be noticed.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Her modesty does her credit," Mrs. Barkley said, "but it will be gratifying to her to be noticed.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading "Her modesty does her credit," Mrs. Barkley said, "but it will be gratifying to her to be noticed.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
grufflyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌfli/
in a gruff manner
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
hesitantadjectiveUS /ˈhezɪtənt/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll come, William, and bring a cake.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
jigverbUS /dʒɪɡ/
dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
ladylikeadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdilaɪk/
befitting a woman of good breeding
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading "Her modesty does her credit," Mrs. Barkley said, "but it will be gratifying to her to be noticed.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading "Her modesty does her credit," Mrs. Barkley said, "but it will be gratifying to her to be noticed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
Richie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Wright said, gruffly, that a man with one foot in the grave couldn't dance a jig, so he preferred to stay at home.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the rest of Old Chester said that although she was so quiet and kept herself to herself so much, Mrs. Richie was a ladylike person; a little shy, perhaps--or perhaps only properly hesitant to push her way into society; at any rate it was but kind to show her some attention.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Her modesty does her credit," Mrs. Barkley said, "but it will be gratifying to her to be noticed.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading With the exception of Benjamin Wright, all Old Chester lent itself to William King's project with very good grace.
