acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading From her sleeping porch she called good night to him across the wide patio.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From her sleeping porch she called good night to him across the wide patio.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading In the morning he prepared himself for her eleven o'clock greeting.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading From her sleeping porch she called good night to him across the wide patio.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading In the morning he prepared himself for her eleven o'clock greeting.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From her sleeping porch she called good night to him across the wide patio.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From her sleeping porch she called good night to him across the wide patio.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the morning he prepared himself for her eleven o'clock greeting.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
kissedverbUS /kɪst/
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning he prepared himself for her eleven o'clock greeting.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From her sleeping porch she called good night to him across the wide patio.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading In the morning he prepared himself for her eleven o'clock greeting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading From her sleeping porch she called good night to him across the wide patio.
Paula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading From her sleeping porch she called good night to him across the wide patio.
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In the morning he prepared himself for her eleven o'clock greeting.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading From her sleeping porch she called good night to him across the wide patio.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He noted that she managed always to avoid the possibility of being kissed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading From her sleeping porch she called good night to him across the wide patio.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In vain, on the first and second days, did Dick lay out his work, or defer it, so as to be ready for any suggestion from Paula to go for an afternoon swim or drive.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As luck would have it, beyond chance guests for lunch or dinner, the Big House was empty.
