adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “She'll have a dreadful time, I suppose, with that unreasonable mother of hers.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading “I'll do it because it may make it easier for her,” he said.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I'll do it because it may make it easier for her,” he said.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “She'll have a dreadful time, I suppose, with that unreasonable mother of hers.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “I'll do it because it may make it easier for her,” he said.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I'll do it because it may make it easier for her,” he said.
Fosdick
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From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “She'll have a dreadful time, I suppose, with that unreasonable mother of hers.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I'll do it because it may make it easier for her,” he said.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading “She'll have a dreadful time, I suppose, with that unreasonable mother of hers.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “She'll have a dreadful time, I suppose, with that unreasonable mother of hers.
I'll
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From this reading “I'll do it because it may make it easier for her,” he said.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I'll do it because it may make it easier for her,” he said.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
Madeline
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From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “I'll do it because it may make it easier for her,” he said.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I'll do it because it may make it easier for her,” he said.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “She'll have a dreadful time, I suppose, with that unreasonable mother of hers.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading At first Albert was inclined to rebel at the idea of permitting his letters to Madeline to be read by the latter's parents, but at length he agreed.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I'll do it because it may make it easier for her,” he said.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
She'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “She'll have a dreadful time, I suppose, with that unreasonable mother of hers.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
SnownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading “She'll have a dreadful time, I suppose, with that unreasonable mother of hers.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “She'll have a dreadful time, I suppose, with that unreasonable mother of hers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading “She'll have a dreadful time, I suppose, with that unreasonable mother of hers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not disturbed and that evening, after supper was over, he was ready to talk again.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
Zelotes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Albert sat together in the sitting room--Mrs. Snow and Rachel were in the kitchen washing dishes--and Captain Zelotes told his grandson as much as he thought advisable to tell of his conversation with the Honorable Fletcher Fosdick.
