adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading It's like the old definition of metaphysics--the science of muddling oneself systematically.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I rather mistrust the people who say they must get time to think out things.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
It's
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From this reading It's like the old definition of metaphysics--the science of muddling oneself systematically.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
lazinessnounUS /ˈleɪzinəs/
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It's like the old definition of metaphysics--the science of muddling oneself systematically.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
Maud
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From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
metaphysicsnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/
the philosophical study of being and knowing
From this reading It's like the old definition of metaphysics--the science of muddling oneself systematically.
mistrustverbUS /mɪˈstrʌst/
regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading I rather mistrust the people who say they must get time to think out things.
muddlingverbUS /ˈmʌdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “muddle” — make into a puddle
From this reading It's like the old definition of metaphysics--the science of muddling oneself systematically.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I rather mistrust the people who say they must get time to think out things.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It's like the old definition of metaphysics--the science of muddling oneself systematically.
oneself
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From this reading It's like the old definition of metaphysics--the science of muddling oneself systematically.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I rather mistrust the people who say they must get time to think out things.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I rather mistrust the people who say they must get time to think out things.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I rather mistrust the people who say they must get time to think out things.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading It's like the old definition of metaphysics--the science of muddling oneself systematically.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading It's like the old definition of metaphysics--the science of muddling oneself systematically.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I rather mistrust the people who say they must get time to think out things.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I rather mistrust the people who say they must get time to think out things.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I rather mistrust the people who say they must get time to think out things.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, of course, it is rather hard to draw the line," said Maud, "and I think it is a pity to be solemn about it; but it seems to me so simple in this case.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "Perhaps it is mere laziness," said Howard, "but I feel as if I wanted a different sort of life now, a quieter life; and yet I know that there is a snare about that.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can do the work--they want you back--there is no reason why you should not go back."
