adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Only the woman's soul, strong in principle and strong to endure, could bear up now.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading The bold suitor had carried off the prize, while the timid one yet hesitated.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The bold suitor had carried off the prize, while the timid one yet hesitated.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only the woman's soul, strong in principle and strong to endure, could bear up now.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Only the woman's soul, strong in principle and strong to endure, could bear up now.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girl's strength would no longer have sustained her.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The girl's strength would no longer have sustained her.
Hendrickson
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From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The bold suitor had carried off the prize, while the timid one yet hesitated.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
Jessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Only the woman's soul, strong in principle and strong to endure, could bear up now.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The bold suitor had carried off the prize, while the timid one yet hesitated.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The bold suitor had carried off the prize, while the timid one yet hesitated.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only the woman's soul, strong in principle and strong to endure, could bear up now.
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Only the woman's soul, strong in principle and strong to endure, could bear up now.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The bold suitor had carried off the prize, while the timid one yet hesitated.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Only the woman's soul, strong in principle and strong to endure, could bear up now.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The girl's strength would no longer have sustained her.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Only the woman's soul, strong in principle and strong to endure, could bear up now.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading The bold suitor had carried off the prize, while the timid one yet hesitated.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading The girl's strength would no longer have sustained her.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading The bold suitor had carried off the prize, while the timid one yet hesitated.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Only the woman's soul, strong in principle and strong to endure, could bear up now.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE visit of Hendrickson was an hour too late, Dexter had already been there, and pressed his suit to a formal issue.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The bold suitor had carried off the prize, while the timid one yet hesitated.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Jessie went back to her room, after her interview with Paul Hendrickson, in spiritual stature no longer a half developed girl, but a full woman grown.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Only the woman's soul, strong in principle and strong to endure, could bear up now.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The girl's strength would no longer have sustained her.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The bold suitor had carried off the prize, while the timid one yet hesitated.
