aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading During this period the busiest spot in Arizona was the kitchen of Allen hacienda.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
BowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading During this period the busiest spot in Arizona was the kitchen of Allen hacienda.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
consentingadjectiveUS /kənˈsentɪŋ/
having given consent
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this period the busiest spot in Arizona was the kitchen of Allen hacienda.
fer
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From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
haciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading During this period the busiest spot in Arizona was the kitchen of Allen hacienda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
HoovernounUS /ˈhuːvər/
United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
HymennounUS /ˈhaɪmən/
(Greek mythology) the god of marriage
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
Jim
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From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
Josephine
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From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
Josie
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From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading During this period the busiest spot in Arizona was the kitchen of Allen hacienda.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
McKee
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From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
Payson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading During this period the busiest spot in Arizona was the kitchen of Allen hacienda.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
riotingnounUS /ˈraɪətɪŋ/
a state of disorder involving group violence
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading During this period the busiest spot in Arizona was the kitchen of Allen hacienda.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this period the busiest spot in Arizona was the kitchen of Allen hacienda.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
UnknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this period the busiest spot in Arizona was the kitchen of Allen hacienda.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Two weeks' notice, however, gave scant time for preparation for the important ceremony that Mrs. Allen deemed necessary.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
wheedled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Jim had wheedled Josephine into consenting that it should take place two months ahead of the time that had been fixed.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Hoover Bows to Hymen Unknown to Bud Lane and Buck McKee, who were rioting in Florence, Jack Payson had hurried up the wedding.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "April is the month fer showers, Josie, an' we'll let you weep all you please."
