adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading As well accuse the Whirlwind of drinking its own gasoline.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Cora Kimball tired after twenty-five miles!
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 We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
BOOKnounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
cannot
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From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading As well accuse the Whirlwind of drinking its own gasoline.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading As well accuse the Whirlwind of drinking its own gasoline.
Gertrude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
GrottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As well accuse the Whirlwind of drinking its own gasoline.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
Kimball
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From this reading Cora Kimball tired after twenty-five miles!
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Cora Kimball tired after twenty-five miles!
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As well accuse the Whirlwind of drinking its own gasoline.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
PROMISEverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
scheduledadjectiveUS /ˈskedʒʊld/
planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
sortsnounUS /sɔːrts/
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Cora Kimball tired after twenty-five miles!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Cora Kimball tired after twenty-five miles!
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are guessing all sorts of things, and the truth cannot possibly be as bad."
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 THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were sitting on the porch of the Grotto, and although they were away behind scheduled time at that point, Cora insisted she wanted to rest a bit, and seemed loath to move.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
WhirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading As well accuse the Whirlwind of drinking its own gasoline.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE PROMISE BOOK LOST "Now, Cora, dear," began Gertrude, in her quiet, yet convincing way, "you may just as well tell us what you are waiting for.
