aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Jurgis was destined to find that Elzbieta’s armor was absolutely impervious to Socialism.
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 He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
armornounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
From this reading Jurgis was destined to find that Elzbieta’s armor was absolutely impervious to Socialism.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Jurgis was destined to find that Elzbieta’s armor was absolutely impervious to Socialism.
Elzbieta
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From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
Elzbieta's
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From this reading Jurgis was destined to find that Elzbieta’s armor was absolutely impervious to Socialism.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading When, however, she had satisfied herself that he was sane upon all subjects except politics, she troubled herself no further about it.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Jurgis was destined to find that Elzbieta’s armor was absolutely impervious to Socialism.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When, however, she had satisfied herself that he was sane upon all subjects except politics, she troubled herself no further about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When, however, she had satisfied herself that he was sane upon all subjects except politics, she troubled herself no further about it.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, she had satisfied herself that he was sane upon all subjects except politics, she troubled herself no further about it.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading Jurgis was destined to find that Elzbieta’s armor was absolutely impervious to Socialism.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
Jurgis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
Ostrinski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading When, however, she had satisfied herself that he was sane upon all subjects except politics, she troubled herself no further about it.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading When, however, she had satisfied herself that he was sane upon all subjects except politics, she troubled herself no further about it.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading When, however, she had satisfied herself that he was sane upon all subjects except politics, she troubled herself no further about it.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
SocialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading Jurgis was destined to find that Elzbieta’s armor was absolutely impervious to Socialism.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When, however, she had satisfied herself that he was sane upon all subjects except politics, she troubled herself no further about it.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first she thought he was out of his mind, and it was hours before she could really feel certain that he was himself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading When, however, she had satisfied herself that he was sane upon all subjects except politics, she troubled herself no further about it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When, however, she had satisfied herself that he was sane upon all subjects except politics, she troubled herself no further about it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was no longer shy about it—when he went in, instead of saying all the things he had been planning to say, he started to tell Elzbieta about the revolution!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jurgis had breakfast with Ostrinski and his family, and then he went home to Elzbieta.
