adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Winthrop, too," he added, "wants you to go away."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Winthrop, too," he added, "wants you to go away."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
Forbes
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From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Winthrop, too," he added, "wants you to go away."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Winthrop, too," he added, "wants you to go away."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It made him uncomfortable.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It made him uncomfortable.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Miss Forbes made no reply.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Forbes made no reply.
PeabodynounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdi/
educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Miss Forbes made no reply.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Winthrop, too," he added, "wants you to go away."
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Winthrop, too," he added, "wants you to go away."
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It made him uncomfortable.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Winthrop, too," he added, "wants you to go away."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peabody spoke in the quick, assured tone that at the first had convinced Miss Forbes his was a most masterful manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But she looked at Peabody inquiringly, steadily, as though she were puzzled as to his identity, as though he had just been introduced to her.
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Winthrop, too," he added, "wants you to go away."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Winthrop, too," he added, "wants you to go away."
