adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading I saw that the Admiral was beginning to feel hurt by my systematic coldness.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading 'We had always been such hearty friends until now.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'We had always been such hearty friends until now.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I saw that the Admiral was beginning to feel hurt by my systematic coldness.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I saw that the Admiral was beginning to feel hurt by my systematic coldness.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
checkersnounUS /ˈtʃekərz/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading I saw that the Admiral was beginning to feel hurt by my systematic coldness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
dominosnounUS /ˈdɑːmɪnoʊz/
any of several games played with small rectangular blocks
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I saw that the Admiral was beginning to feel hurt by my systematic coldness.
feelernounUS /ˈfiːlər/
one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
fretverbUS /fret/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 'We had always been such hearty friends until now.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'We had always been such hearty friends until now.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading 'We had always been such hearty friends until now.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading I saw that the Admiral was beginning to feel hurt by my systematic coldness.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I saw that the Admiral was beginning to feel hurt by my systematic coldness.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'We had always been such hearty friends until now.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw that the Admiral was beginning to feel hurt by my systematic coldness.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'We had always been such hearty friends until now.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading I saw that the Admiral was beginning to feel hurt by my systematic coldness.
teacupnounUS /ˈtiːkʌp/
as much as a teacup will hold
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I saw that the Admiral was beginning to feel hurt by my systematic coldness.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too bad of me to fret that tender, honest old heart even for an hour.
unbentadjective
not bent
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading 'We had always been such hearty friends until now.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He then threw out a feeler on the subject of dominos and checkers, and observed in a general way that “seven up” was a capital game; but I repulsed him at every point.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'We had always been such hearty friends until now.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I really did love the ancient boy, and when, in a disconsolate way, he ordered up a pitcher of beer, I unbent so far as to partake of some in a teacup.
