AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
ACTverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Everyone felt fresh and strong after his Sunday rest.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure you will not, but I am not so sure of myself."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am sure you will not, but I am not so sure of myself."
DimplesnounUS /ˈdɪmpəlz/
plural of “dimple” — a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
EveryonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading Everyone felt fresh and strong after his Sunday rest.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Everyone felt fresh and strong after his Sunday rest.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Everyone felt fresh and strong after his Sunday rest.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everyone felt fresh and strong after his Sunday rest.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am sure you will not, but I am not so sure of myself."
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope not, Phil.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Everyone felt fresh and strong after his Sunday rest.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am sure you will not, but I am not so sure of myself."
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Everyone felt fresh and strong after his Sunday rest.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Everyone felt fresh and strong after his Sunday rest.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure you will not, but I am not so sure of myself."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
TRYINGadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
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 TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am sure you will not, but I am not so sure of myself."
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The afternoon performance had passed off without incident, save that the performers had given a much better show than usual.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TRYING OUT A NEW ACT "Well, Dimples, I hope you and I do not make sad exhibitions of ourselves this evening."
