AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
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 "And he waited for her all the summer!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is bad news," said the priest, and he laid down the newspaper.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "This is bad news," said the priest, and he laid down the newspaper.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading And the fine cabin he has built for her!
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading And the fine cabin he has built for her!
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wasn't it in February last that he came out of the poor-house?
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "This is bad news," said the priest, and he laid down the newspaper.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Wasn't it in February last that he came out of the poor-house?
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading And the fine cabin he has built for her!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And he waited for her all the summer!
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the fine cabin he has built for her!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "And he waited for her all the summer!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wasn't it in February last that he came out of the poor-house?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is bad news," said the priest, and he laid down the newspaper.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wasn't it in February last that he came out of the poor-house?
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading "This is bad news," said the priest, and he laid down the newspaper.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Wasn't it in February last that he came out of the poor-house?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
LETTERnounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
Mulhare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
MurdochnounUS /ˈmɜːrdɑːk/
United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading "This is bad news," said the priest, and he laid down the newspaper.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "This is bad news," said the priest, and he laid down the newspaper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wasn't it in February last that he came out of the poor-house?
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
poor-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wasn't it in February last that he came out of the poor-house?
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "This is bad news," said the priest, and he laid down the newspaper.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
ROMEnounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is bad news," said the priest, and he laid down the newspaper.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "And he waited for her all the summer!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is bad news," said the priest, and he laid down the newspaper.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A LETTER TO ROME One morning the priest's housekeeper mentioned as she gathered up the breakfast things, that Mike Mulhare had refused to let his daughter Catherine marry James Murdoch until he had earned the price of a pig.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "And he waited for her all the summer!
Wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wasn't it in February last that he came out of the poor-house?
