adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
criminologistnounUS /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑːlədʒɪst/
a specialist in criminology
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
holdingsnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋz/
plural of “holding” — the act of retaining something
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
jokenounUS /dʒoʊk/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
jumpernounUS /ˈdʒʌmpər/
a person who jumps
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
plumber's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
plumbersnounUS /ˈplʌmərz/
plural of “plumber” — a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
Shirley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
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 And I need some plumbers' tools, as well, for a little joke I am to play on one of my friends.”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The criminologist picked his way through the swarming vehicles which swung up and down Broadway, across to Seventh Avenue, where he turned into a plumber's shop.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This fellow had handled small jobs on Shirley's extensive real estate holdings, and he was naturally delighted to do a favor in the hope of obtaining new work.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The workman was astounded at such a request from his rich client, but nodded willingly.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mike, I want to borrow an old pair of overalls, a jumper and one of those blue caps hanging up on your wall.
