adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
BulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
DailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “Read that, Mr. de Gray.”
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading “Read that, Mr. de Gray.”
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
HONORSnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading UNEXPECTED HONORS.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Read that, Mr. de Gray.”
MusicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
PointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
ReadverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “Read that, Mr. de Gray.”
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
Riccabocca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Read that, Mr. de Gray.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Pointing to a paragraph on the editorial page, he said, in a tone of pride and satisfaction:
UNEXPECTEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading UNEXPECTED HONORS.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
Wilkesville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning at breakfast, Professor Riccabocca handed Philip a copy of the Wilkesville Daily Bulletin.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It ran thus: “We congratulate the citizens of Wilkesville on the remarkable entertainment which they will have an opportunity of enjoying this evening at the Music Hall.
