AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A NEW PLUG.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
benefactorsnounUS /ˈbenəfæktərz/
plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading What a difference there was in the child since her benefactors had fitted her out!
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the minds of our young friends were now intent on different matters.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading What a difference there was in the child since her benefactors had fitted her out!
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading What a difference there was in the child since her benefactors had fitted her out!
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But the minds of our young friends were now intent on different matters.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
etherealadjectiveUS /ɪˈθɪriəl/
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading What a difference there was in the child since her benefactors had fitted her out!
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But the minds of our young friends were now intent on different matters.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What a difference there was in the child since her benefactors had fitted her out!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What a difference there was in the child since her benefactors had fitted her out!
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A NEW PLUG.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But the minds of our young friends were now intent on different matters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
Jake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the minds of our young friends were now intent on different matters.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But the minds of our young friends were now intent on different matters.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A NEW PLUG.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But the minds of our young friends were now intent on different matters.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A NEW PLUG.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the minds of our young friends were now intent on different matters.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But the minds of our young friends were now intent on different matters.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What a difference there was in the child since her benefactors had fitted her out!
PLUGverbUS /plʌɡ/
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A NEW PLUG.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
princessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
SEARCHverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A NEW PLUG.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading What a difference there was in the child since her benefactors had fitted her out!
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading What a difference there was in the child since her benefactors had fitted her out!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
tonneau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
waifnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading She looked like a dainty, ethereal little princess instead of the ragged little waif that had been rescued from the gipsy camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a difference there was in the child since her benefactors had fitted her out!
wheelverbUS /wiːl/
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
WrennounUS /ren/
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading It was while they were still discussing the situation that the automobile with Jake at the wheel and Miss Prescott and The Wren in the tonneau, drove into the grounds.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But the minds of our young friends were now intent on different matters.
