AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But I do love to see these things and hear about them.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I haven't any memory," sighed Dolly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
Bernice
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From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I do love to see these things and hear about them.
cataloguedverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡd/
past form of “catalogue” — make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading It's lots of work, isn't it, to get them all properly catalogued and labelled?"
catechised
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From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But I do love to see these things and hear about them.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
Forbes
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From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
forgotverbUS /fərˈɡɑːt/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It's lots of work, isn't it, to get them all properly catalogued and labelled?"
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
haven't
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From this reading "I haven't any memory," sighed Dolly.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "But I do love to see these things and hear about them.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I haven't any memory," sighed Dolly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
isn't
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From this reading It's lots of work, isn't it, to get them all properly catalogued and labelled?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's lots of work, isn't it, to get them all properly catalogued and labelled?"
JEWELnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading It's lots of work, isn't it, to get them all properly catalogued and labelled?"
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading It's lots of work, isn't it, to get them all properly catalogued and labelled?"
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "But I do love to see these things and hear about them.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
others
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From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading It's lots of work, isn't it, to get them all properly catalogued and labelled?"
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But I do love to see these things and hear about them.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
sighedverbUS /saɪd/
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "I haven't any memory," sighed Dolly.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "But I do love to see these things and hear about them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But I do love to see these things and hear about them.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But I do love to see these things and hear about them.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dolly had taken the greatest interest in it, though Bernice soon proved that she had the best memory of them all, for she could tell dates and data that her uncle had informed them, and which the others more often forgot.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LOST JEWEL A pleasant hour was spent in the library as Mr. Forbes told the girls anecdotes connected with his treasures, and also catechised them on what they had learned from their afternoon in his museum.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It's lots of work, isn't it, to get them all properly catalogued and labelled?"
