adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Thank you,” she replied, “I was so cosy and warm.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Maimie felt quite shy, but Peter knew not what shy was.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading “Thank you,” she replied, “I was so cosy and warm.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Maimie felt quite shy, but Peter knew not what shy was.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Maimie felt quite shy, but Peter knew not what shy was.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
Maimie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maimie felt quite shy, but Peter knew not what shy was.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
nakedness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Maimie felt quite shy, but Peter knew not what shy was.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Maimie felt quite shy, but Peter knew not what shy was.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Maimie felt quite shy, but Peter knew not what shy was.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Thank you,” she replied, “I was so cosy and warm.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Thank you,” she replied, “I was so cosy and warm.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Maimie felt quite shy, but Peter knew not what shy was.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Thank you,” she replied, “I was so cosy and warm.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank you,” she replied, “I was so cosy and warm.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But you”--and she looked at his nakedness awkwardly--“don't you feel the least bit cold?”
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading “Thank you,” she replied, “I was so cosy and warm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maimie felt quite shy, but Peter knew not what shy was.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Maimie felt quite shy, but Peter knew not what shy was.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Now cold was another word Peter had forgotten, so he answered, “I think not, but I may be wrong: you see I am rather ignorant.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I hope you have had a good night,” he said earnestly.
