adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I now give another.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
buttonless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
BUTTONSnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading SHIRT BUTTONS.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
ConfessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
ExperiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I now give another.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
minusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I now give another.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
SHIRTnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading SHIRT BUTTONS.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN a previous chapter, I gave the reader one of the Experiences of my sister's husband, Mr. John Jones.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
Uz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But continual dropping will wear away a stone, and the ever recurring buttonless collar or wristband will wear out a man's patience, be he naturally as enduring as the Man Of Uz.
wristbandnoun
band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading There was a time in my married life, (thus Mr. Jones writes, in one of _his_ "Confessions,") when I was less annoyed if my bosom or wristband happened to be minus a button, than I am at present.
