used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
cranksnounUS /kræŋks/
plural of “crank” — a bad-tempered person
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
eloquentlyadverbUS /ˈeləkwəntli/
with eloquence
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
HARVESTnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading THE HARVEST.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
immediately past
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
express in words
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading But neither Joe nor his cousin spared any pains to perfect the attempt, and, as I say, at length we succeeded.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HARVEST.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was some time before we got the bells to work to our mind, but at last we succeeded.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst of it was to get the cranks, which at first required strong pressure on the keys, to work easily enough.
Wynnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I took Wynnie down to the instrument and made her try whether she could not do something, and she succeeded in making the old tower discourse loudly and eloquently.
