adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
Bert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
chuggingverbUS /ˈtʃʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “chug” — make a dull, explosive sound
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Everyone had company to entertain, everyone had plans.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Everyone had company to entertain, everyone had plans.
EveryonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading Everyone had company to entertain, everyone had plans.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everyone had company to entertain, everyone had plans.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Everyone had company to entertain, everyone had plans.
Priscilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everyone had company to entertain, everyone had plans.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
Twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading After that the chugging of motors began again on the drive, and the watching children saw their parents depart in a trail of gay laughter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Saturdays and Sundays were almost always a time of complete absorption.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Chapter Twenty-four There was a brief halt when a fourth child, Priscilla, was born.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nancy and Bert would come gaily into their home, on a Saturday afternoon, flushed from a luncheon party, and would entertain the noisy crowd in the dining room.
