adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still, in common parlance, they had a "good time."
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
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 THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
cardsnounUS /kɑːrdz/
a game played with playing cards
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Still, in common parlance, they had a "good time."
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
DamnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
DARKENINGadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
Edith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Still, in common parlance, they had a "good time."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still, in common parlance, they had a "good time."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still, in common parlance, they had a "good time."
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
parlancenounUS /ˈpɑːrləns/
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading Still, in common parlance, they had a "good time."
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
reparteenounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
SKIESnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, in common parlance, they had a "good time."
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Still, in common parlance, they had a "good time."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From such clever men the jests and compliments were rather better than the average, and repartee from the ruby lips that smiled upon them could not seem other than brilliant.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SKIES DARKENING The game of cards fared indifferently, for they were all too intent on little games of their own to give close attention.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Edith soon added to the sources of enjoyment by ordering cake and wine, for though not the eldest she seemed naturally to take the lead.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
Zell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Van Dam won when he chose, and gave the game away when he chose, but made Zell think the skill was mainly hers.
