adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tea-things were ready, the kettle was on the hob, and she sat knitting at the window.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Her visitor knocked at the door; she rose, and he entered.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Her visitor knocked at the door; she rose, and he entered.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her visitor knocked at the door; she rose, and he entered.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
hobnounUS /hɑːb/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading The tea-things were ready, the kettle was on the hob, and she sat knitting at the window.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading The tea-things were ready, the kettle was on the hob, and she sat knitting at the window.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading The tea-things were ready, the kettle was on the hob, and she sat knitting at the window.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Her visitor knocked at the door; she rose, and he entered.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
OUTSIDEadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
PIKEnounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The tea-things were ready, the kettle was on the hob, and she sat knitting at the window.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Her visitor knocked at the door; she rose, and he entered.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The tea-things were ready, the kettle was on the hob, and she sat knitting at the window.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tea-things were ready, the kettle was on the hob, and she sat knitting at the window.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
STREETnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
tea-things
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tea-things were ready, the kettle was on the hob, and she sat knitting at the window.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time he was a little less formal, for after making his bow he shook her hand.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading Her visitor knocked at the door; she rose, and he entered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tea-things were ready, the kettle was on the hob, and she sat knitting at the window.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The tea-things were ready, the kettle was on the hob, and she sat knitting at the window.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He had not yet returned, but his wife was at home.
Zachariah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUTSIDE PIKE STREET ON the Friday evening the Major called for Zachariah.
