adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
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 She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading These little twins, a boy and girl, were now between two and three years old.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading These little twins, a boy and girl, were now between two and three years old.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
doorstepnounUS /ˈdɔːrstep/
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rather liked Susan Posey.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
Hopkins's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He rather liked Susan Posey.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These little twins, a boy and girl, were now between two and three years old.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading These little twins, a boy and girl, were now between two and three years old.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/
literature in metrical form
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
Posey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading He rather liked Susan Posey.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rather liked Susan Posey.
Suzan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These little twins, a boy and girl, were now between two and three years old.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These little twins, a boy and girl, were now between two and three years old.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Suzan Posey knocked timidly at his door and informed him that tea was waiting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These little twins, a boy and girl, were now between two and three years old.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
WidownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading She had a taste for poetry, and an admiration of poets; but, what was better, she was modest and simple, and a perfect sister and mother and grandmother to the two little forlorn twins who had been stranded on the Widow Hopkins's doorstep.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading These little twins, a boy and girl, were now between two and three years old.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was a pretty creature, slight, blonde, a little too light, a village beauty of the second or third grade, effective at picnics and by moonlight,--the kind of girl that very young men are apt to remember as their first love.
