adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I did not care to talk about the latter.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I did not care to talk about the latter.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading My feelings concerning them were curiously mixed.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading My feelings concerning them were curiously mixed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not care to talk about the latter.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
dodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
Dorinda's
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From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
FatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading My feelings concerning them were curiously mixed.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I did not care to talk about the latter.
LutenounUS /luːt/
a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading My feelings concerning them were curiously mixed.
monopolizedverbUS /məˈnɑːpəlaɪzd/
past form of “monopolize” — have and control fully and exclusively
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not care to talk about the latter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
rescuernounUS /ˈreskjuːər/
a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
strawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I did not care to talk about the latter.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My feelings concerning them were curiously mixed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The strawberry festival and the “tempest” were, of course, the subjects most discussed at the breakfast table next morning.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lute monopolized the conversation, a fact for which I was thankful, for it enabled me to dodge Dorinda's questions as to my own adventures.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Was I glad or sorry that Fate had chosen me to play once more the role of rescuer of a young female in distress?
