AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
ALIVEadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “ “’Tis rather hard lines,” said Mollie with an answering grin.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading “ “’Tis rather hard lines,” said Mollie with an answering grin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
Betty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But one must tell the truth, you know.”
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “ “’Tis rather hard lines,” said Mollie with an answering grin.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “ “’Tis rather hard lines,” said Mollie with an answering grin.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “But one must tell the truth, you know.”
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “ “’Tis rather hard lines,” said Mollie with an answering grin.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading “ “’Tis rather hard lines,” said Mollie with an answering grin.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
MUCHadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “But one must tell the truth, you know.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading “ “’Tis rather hard lines,” said Mollie with an answering grin.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “ “’Tis rather hard lines,” said Mollie with an answering grin.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “But one must tell the truth, you know.”
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
TisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “ “’Tis rather hard lines,” said Mollie with an answering grin.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “But one must tell the truth, you know.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
VERYadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
we've
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From this reading “After being away for months we are told the minute we get back that we’ve ‘spoiled everything.’
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading VERY MUCH ALIVE That is complimentary, I must say,” grinned Will, getting up from his seat on the porch and going over to join Roy on the railing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “ “’Tis rather hard lines,” said Mollie with an answering grin.
wouldn't
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From this reading “By the way,” put in Grace curiously, “I know Betty promised that we wouldn’t ask questions, but there is just one thing I want to know.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But one must tell the truth, you know.”
