adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Carter, whose back had been turned, turned about and faced his niece.
Alonzo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNSATISFACTORY CONFERENCE.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Carter, whose back had been turned, turned about and faced his niece.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Carter, whose back had been turned, turned about and faced his niece.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading AN UNSATISFACTORY CONFERENCE.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. Carter, whose back had been turned, turned about and faced his niece.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Carter, whose back had been turned, turned about and faced his niece.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
Pitkin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
spell-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is needless to say that his niece regarded his employment with dismay, for it showed clearly that he proposed to leave the shelter of her roof.
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mr. Carter, whose back had been turned, turned about and faced his niece.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Uncle Oliver!” she exclaimed, sinking into a chair and gazing at the old gentleman spell-bound.
UNSATISFACTORYadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading AN UNSATISFACTORY CONFERENCE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Mr. Carter, whose back had been turned, turned about and faced his niece.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Carter was taking articles from a bureau and packing them away in an open trunk, when Mrs. Pitkin entered with Alonzo.
