adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
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 "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
DaughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading "Will You Give Me Your Daughter?"
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
GiveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Will You Give Me Your Daughter?"
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
loveliest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
MepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will You Give Me Your Daughter?"
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
PapanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
peachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
Virgie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A basket of the loveliest peaches came to us this afternoon from some mysterious source, which, however, I am inclined to think, he could tell us something about if he chose.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So, if you entertain him for a little while, I will go and prepare a dish of them for him to share with us."
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will You Give Me Your Daughter?"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Papa," said Virgie, putting a flushed, beautiful face inside the room where her father was sitting, and all unconscious of the very serious considerations that were agitating his mind: "I have invited Mr. Heath to take tea with us.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, yes.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will You Give Me Your Daughter?"
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will You Give Me Your Daughter?"
