AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
Air-Plants
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From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading "I never saw a smarter woman in my life," he said; "and no airs.
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 I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
BANYANnounUS /ˈbænjən/
East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
BellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
Caffeteria
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From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
Diantha
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From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
Earth-Plants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never saw a smarter woman in my life," he said; "and no airs.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I never saw a smarter woman in my life," he said; "and no airs.
LIKEverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I never saw a smarter woman in my life," he said; "and no airs.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "I never saw a smarter woman in my life," he said; "and no airs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I never saw a smarter woman in my life," he said; "and no airs.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading "I never saw a smarter woman in my life," he said; "and no airs.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
smarteradjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtər/
comparative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading "I never saw a smarter woman in my life," he said; "and no airs.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
Thaddler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
TREEnounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading LIKE A BANYAN TREE The Earth-Plants spring up from beneath, The Air-Plants swing down from above, But the Banyan trees grow Both above and below, And one makes a prosperous grove.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the fleeting opportunities offered by the Caffeteria, and in longer moments, rather neatly planned for, with some remnants of an earlier ingenuity, Mr. Thaddler contrived to become acquainted with Mrs. Bell.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I never saw a smarter woman in my life," he said; "and no airs.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Diantha never quite liked him, but he won her mother's heart by frank praise of the girl and her ventures.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I tell you, ma'am, if there was more like her this world would be an easier place to live in, and I can see she owes it all to you, ma'am."
