adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
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 All constraint and formality quickly disappeared, and the friendliest feeling succeeded.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
CalendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading All constraint and formality quickly disappeared, and the friendliest feeling succeeded.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading All constraint and formality quickly disappeared, and the friendliest feeling succeeded.
down-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading All constraint and formality quickly disappeared, and the friendliest feeling succeeded.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading All constraint and formality quickly disappeared, and the friendliest feeling succeeded.
friendliestadjectiveUS /ˈfrendliəst/
superlative of “friendly” — characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading All constraint and formality quickly disappeared, and the friendliest feeling succeeded.
GlorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading Swimming in Glory.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
HabitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Swimming in Glory.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
Pudd'nhead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading All constraint and formality quickly disappeared, and the friendliest feeling succeeded.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading All constraint and formality quickly disappeared, and the friendliest feeling succeeded.
SwimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Swimming in Glory.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading At breakfast in the morning the twins' charm of manner and easy and polished bearing made speedy conquest of the family's good graces.
undertakernounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkər/
one whose business is the management of funerals
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed down-stairs a step at a time.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
