adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is better to be a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--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 It is better to be a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is better to be a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It is better to be a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise.--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 The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
ChancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Marse Tom Tramples His Chance.
ConsiderverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Consider well the proportions of things.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
FriendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marse Tom Tramples His Chance.
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading It is necessary now, to hunt up Roxy.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
June-bug
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is better to be a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
Marse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marse Tom Tramples His Chance.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary now, to hunt up Roxy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is necessary now, to hunt up Roxy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is better to be a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading It is better to be a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Consider well the proportions of things.
Pudd'nhead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
Roxy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is necessary now, to hunt up Roxy.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is better to be a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--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 The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Consider well the proportions of things.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Marse Tom Tramples His Chance.
TramplesnounUS /ˈtræmpəlz/
plural of “trample” — the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading Marse Tom Tramples His Chance.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is necessary now, to hunt up Roxy.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Consider well the proportions of things.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--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 The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is better to be a young June-bug than an old bird of paradise.--Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
