adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He shamefacedly and naively confessed it: ‘I say such an awful lot of things.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He shamefacedly and naively confessed it: ‘I say such an awful lot of things.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You see, we are only different, as it were, in our differences.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You see, we are only different, as it were, in our differences.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading He shamefacedly and naively confessed it: ‘I say such an awful lot of things.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
blasé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I don’t remember saying it.’
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading He shamefacedly and naively confessed it: ‘I say such an awful lot of things.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading You see, we are only different, as it were, in our differences.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading You see, we are only different, as it were, in our differences.
don't
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From this reading But I don’t remember saying it.’
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
foot's
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From this reading Once the foot’s over the threshold, it’s nine points of the law!
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shamefacedly and naively confessed it: ‘I say such an awful lot of things.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Once the foot’s over the threshold, it’s nine points of the law!
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading He shamefacedly and naively confessed it: ‘I say such an awful lot of things.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
naivelyadverbUS /nɑːˈiːvli/
in a naive manner
From this reading He shamefacedly and naively confessed it: ‘I say such an awful lot of things.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Once the foot’s over the threshold, it’s nine points of the law!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once the foot’s over the threshold, it’s nine points of the law!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once the foot’s over the threshold, it’s nine points of the law!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading You see, we are only different, as it were, in our differences.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You see, we are only different, as it were, in our differences.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once the foot’s over the threshold, it’s nine points of the law!
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Once the foot’s over the threshold, it’s nine points of the law!
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading But I don’t remember saying it.’
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But I don’t remember saying it.’
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, we are only different, as it were, in our differences.
shamefacedlyadverb
in a shamefaced manner
From this reading He shamefacedly and naively confessed it: ‘I say such an awful lot of things.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He shamefacedly and naively confessed it: ‘I say such an awful lot of things.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once the foot’s over the threshold, it’s nine points of the law!
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He shamefacedly and naively confessed it: ‘I say such an awful lot of things.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Once the foot’s over the threshold, it’s nine points of the law!
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You see, we are only different, as it were, in our differences.
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 ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You see, we are only different, as it were, in our differences.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘“Work in,”’ repeated Herbert, like a rather blasé child confronted with a new mechanical toy; ‘did I really say that? well, honestly, it wasn’t bad; it’s what one would expect on that hypothesis.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, we are only different, as it were, in our differences.
