adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
Ain't
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From this reading “Ain't in the same bunch!”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “An' that's thrue fer ye,” answered Tommy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “An' that's thrue fer ye,” answered Tommy.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
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 I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
BoylenounUS /bɔɪl/
United States writer (1902-1992)
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading “Ain't in the same bunch!”
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
Durned
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From this reading “Durned if he is!” grunted “Peachy” to “Mexico.”
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
fer
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From this reading “An' that's thrue fer ye,” answered Tommy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading “Durned if he is!” grunted “Peachy” to “Mexico.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Durned if he is!” grunted “Peachy” to “Mexico.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading “Durned if he is!” grunted “Peachy” to “Mexico.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
PeachyadjectiveUS /ˈpiːtʃi/
very good
From this reading “Durned if he is!” grunted “Peachy” to “Mexico.”
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
Richard
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From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Ain't in the same bunch!”
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “An' that's thrue fer ye,” answered Tommy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
thrue
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From this reading “An' that's thrue fer ye,” answered Tommy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “An' that's thrue fer ye,” answered Tommy.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am here for two reasons: one is that I promised my brother, the Reverend Richard Boyle”--here a gasp of surprise was audible from one and another in the audience--“a man you know to be a good man, better than ever I can hope to be.”
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “An' that's thrue fer ye,” answered Tommy.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am not worthy to stand here before you,” he began, in a low, clear tone, “God knows, you know, and I know.
