adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was a frequent caller again.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading I was a frequent caller again.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading They were fifty cents apiece "How many do you want me to take?"
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading I was a frequent caller again.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading They were fifty cents apiece "How many do you want me to take?"
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading IT was December.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They were fifty cents apiece "How many do you want me to take?"
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading They were fifty cents apiece "How many do you want me to take?"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading I was a frequent caller again.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were fifty cents apiece "How many do you want me to take?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was a frequent caller again.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was December.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They were fifty cents apiece "How many do you want me to take?"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
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 I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
socialistnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/
a political advocate of socialism
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
spurnverbUS /spɜːrn/
reject with contempt
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
Tevkin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were fifty cents apiece "How many do you want me to take?"
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I was burning to take Anna, Elsie, and their parents to the theater, but was afraid the two girls would spurn the invitation One day I was agreeably surprised by Elsie asking me to buy some tickets for a socialist ball.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading They were fifty cents apiece "How many do you want me to take?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was December.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were fifty cents apiece "How many do you want me to take?"
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was an air of prosperity in Tevkin's house, but the girls would not give up their jobs.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They were fifty cents apiece "How many do you want me to take?"
