AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading The Judge was actually merry, and Ruth, in spite of her supposed “docility,” had quite reversed the situation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
boyishlyadverb
like a boy
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
breakfasted
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From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
docilitynounUS /dɑːˈsɪləti/
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
From this reading The Judge was actually merry, and Ruth, in spite of her supposed “docility,” had quite reversed the situation.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
Ethel
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From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
Ethel's
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From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The Judge was actually merry, and Ruth, in spite of her supposed “docility,” had quite reversed the situation.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Judge was actually merry, and Ruth, in spite of her supposed “docility,” had quite reversed the situation.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading The Judge was actually merry, and Ruth, in spite of her supposed “docility,” had quite reversed the situation.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The Judge was actually merry, and Ruth, in spite of her supposed “docility,” had quite reversed the situation.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The Judge was actually merry, and Ruth, in spite of her supposed “docility,” had quite reversed the situation.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading The Judge was actually merry, and Ruth, in spite of her supposed “docility,” had quite reversed the situation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
Tyrrel
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From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
Tyrrel-Rawdons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
WEEKnounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading They landed early in the morning, but the Judge and Ruth were on the pier to meet them; and they breakfasted together at the fashionable hotel, where an elegant suite had been reserved for the residence of the Tyrrel-Rawdons until they had perfected their plans for the future.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Tyrrel was boyishly excited, but Ethel’s interest could not leave her father and his new wife.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A WEEK after this interview Tyrrel and Ethel were in New York.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading These two had lived in the same home for fifteen years, and then they had married each other, and both of them looked fifteen years younger.
