adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading I was just sinking again into slumber, when that box began again.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I was just sinking again into slumber, when that box began again.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
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 It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was just sinking again into slumber, when that box began again.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I was just sinking again into slumber, when that box began again.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading It was useless to think of sleep while that performance was going on.
Pugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading I was just sinking again into slumber, when that box began again.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It was useless to think of sleep while that performance was going on.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I was just sinking again into slumber, when that box began again.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was just sinking again into slumber, when that box began again.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was useless to think of sleep while that performance was going on.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading It was useless to think of sleep while that performance was going on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was just sinking again into slumber, when that box began again.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I was just sinking again into slumber, when that box began again.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was useless to think of sleep while that performance was going on.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was true that Pugh had purchased the puzzle, but it was evident that the whole enjoyment of the purchase was destined to be mine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I gave the box a final rap with my knuckles and a final shake, replaced it on the table, put out the gas, and returned to bed.
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, if you're not going to blow up, or open, or something, I'll say good night."
