AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In the world above, stormy weather prevailed.
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 Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
CoalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Coal Town rested from labor.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Coal Town rested from labor.
gayety
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From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
HANGINGnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Coal Town rested from labor.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
LochnounUS /lɑːk/
a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
Malcolm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading In the world above, stormy weather prevailed.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Coal Town rested from labor.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
Ryan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading In the world above, stormy weather prevailed.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
THREADverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
TownnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Coal Town rested from labor.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading In the world above, stormy weather prevailed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One Sunday—it was in the month of June—the two friends were walking together on the shores of Loch Malcolm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even Jack Ryan, with all his good humor and usually infectious merriment, failed to rouse him to gayety of manner.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the world above, stormy weather prevailed.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading HANGING BY A THREAD Although in this way the Ford family led a happy and contented life, yet it was easy to see that Harry, naturally of a grave disposition, became more and more quiet and reserved.
