adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
Everglade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
luncheonsnounUS /ˈlʌntʃənz/
plural of “luncheon” — a midday meal
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
napkinsnounUS /ˈnæpkɪnz/
plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
nibbleverbUS /ˈnɪbəl/
bite off very small pieces
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
Preston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
Stoney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
unrollverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊl/
reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
upstairsadverbUS /əpˈsterz/
on a floor above
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading The recess hour gave Mrs. Preston enough time to carry upstairs a cold meal, to take a hasty nibble of food, and to hurry back across the vacant lots before the gong should ring for the afternoon session.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading As the Everglade teachers had dismissed Mrs. Preston from the first as queer, her absence from the noon gossip was rather welcome, though resented.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After giving the invalid his breakfast, and arranging him on his couch where he could see the cars pass, Mrs. Preston hurried over to the Everglade School, which was only two blocks west of Stoney Island Avenue.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At noon she slipped out, while the other teachers gathered in one of the larger rooms to chat and unroll their luncheons.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading These were wrapped in little fancy napkins that were carefully shaken and folded to serve for the next day.
