adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the day after the races, and Cora sat with her brother on the porch of their bungalow.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the day after the races, and Cora sat with her brother on the porch of their bungalow.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading She had told him of Mabel's plight and was asking him to help her clear up some of the shades and shadows.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
BlakesnounUS /bleɪks/
plural of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was the day after the races, and Cora sat with her brother on the porch of their bungalow.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was the day after the races, and Cora sat with her brother on the porch of their bungalow.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading She had told him of Mabel's plight and was asking him to help her clear up some of the shades and shadows.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
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 TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day after the races, and Cora sat with her brother on the porch of their bungalow.
debutverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/
present for the first time to the public
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She had told him of Mabel's plight and was asking him to help her clear up some of the shades and shadows.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
how
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From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
Jeannette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
Mabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
Mabel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had told him of Mabel's plight and was asking him to help her clear up some of the shades and shadows.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the day after the races, and Cora sat with her brother on the porch of their bungalow.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
placementnounUS /ˈpleɪsmənt/
the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading She had told him of Mabel's plight and was asking him to help her clear up some of the shades and shadows.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading It was the day after the races, and Cora sat with her brother on the porch of their bungalow.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading It was the day after the races, and Cora sat with her brother on the porch of their bungalow.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was the day after the races, and Cora sat with her brother on the porch of their bungalow.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading She had told him of Mabel's plight and was asking him to help her clear up some of the shades and shadows.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading She had told him of Mabel's plight and was asking him to help her clear up some of the shades and shadows.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had told him of Mabel's plight and was asking him to help her clear up some of the shades and shadows.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
TALKINGnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the day after the races, and Cora sat with her brother on the porch of their bungalow.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had told him of Mabel's plight and was asking him to help her clear up some of the shades and shadows.
Tony
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From this reading She could not really find out how far the Blakes had gone with Tony Jones in the matter of paying him for the alleged placement of Mabel with a theatrical company, but she guessed they had either actually paid a large sum, or had given a note that might be equally compelling.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had told him of Mabel's plight and was asking him to help her clear up some of the shades and shadows.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also the notices that had been prepared for the press announcing her coming "debut" were very embarrassing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading TALKING IT OVER The interview with Miss Jeannette Blake was not altogether satisfactory, but Cora was too careful of the sick one's feelings to ask deliberate questions.
