adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
CANBY'S
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From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "That's just it," I returned.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
MONEYnounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
Newville
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From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "That's just it," I returned.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
That's
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From this reading "That's just it," I returned.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
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 THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading I could hardly realize that I held the proofs of my father's innocence in my possession; and I was strongly tempted several times to ask my kind Western friend to pinch me to make sure that I was really awake, and was not merely dreaming my good fortune.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading "The events of the past week have so crowded on each other that I'm in a perfect whirl."
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
WIDOWnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE WIDOW CANBY'S MONEY I am sure my readers will well understand why my thoughts were busy as the train rolled on its way to Newville.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Harrison probably guessed what was passing in my mind, for he placed a kindly hand upon my shoulder, and said, with a smile:-- "Does it seem almost too good to be true?"
