adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
anyhowadverbUS /ˈenihaʊ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading I can't sleep, anyhow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
can't
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From this reading I can't sleep, anyhow.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
Matilda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
reveriesnounUS /ˈrevəriz/
plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
S-sh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I can't sleep, anyhow.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I want to talk to you.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to talk to you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading One night, when I was asleep on that great sofa, I was suddenly aroused by the touch of a hand "'S-sh," I heard Matilda's whisper.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In my incessant reveries of her I developed the theory that if I abandoned my plan about going to America she would have her father send me to college with a view to my marrying her.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Indeed, matches of this kind were not an unusual arrangement in our town (nor are they in the Jewish districts of New York, Philadelphia, Boston, or Chicago, for example) My bed was usually made on the enormous green sofa in the spacious sitting-room.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want to talk to you.
