adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Word painting and graining was his art.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
banquetsnounUS /ˈbæŋkwəts/
plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
Bassett
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From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a dull day for news.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been a dull day for news.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It had been a dull day for news.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading He had no more enthusiasm for photographs than he had for banquets.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no more enthusiasm for photographs than he had for banquets.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
grainingnoun
a texture like that of wood
From this reading Word painting and graining was his art.
GRIGSBY
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From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Word painting and graining was his art.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a dull day for news.
jehus
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From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had no more enthusiasm for photographs than he had for banquets.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading It had been a dull day for news.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had no more enthusiasm for photographs than he had for banquets.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Word painting and graining was his art.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
PENANCEnounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading He had no more enthusiasm for photographs than he had for banquets.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had no more enthusiasm for photographs than he had for banquets.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Word painting and graining was his art.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And so when a big story walked up and beckoned to him he was as happy as a boy in love.
WordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Word painting and graining was his art.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE OLD GRIGSBY HOUSE PAYS PENANCE To young Bassett, of The American, the excitement of existence, since he became a reporter and joined the jehus of the truth wagon, had consisted mainly of "chasing pictures" in the afternoons and going to strings of banquets at night.
