adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
aeronautnoun
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
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 It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
apprenticeshipnounUS /əˈprentəsʃɪp/
the position of apprentice
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
condenseverbUS /kənˈdens/
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
framingnounUS /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/
formulation of the plans and important details
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
Hal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
motoredadjective
equipped with a motor or motors
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
pleasant-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
Roxley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
RoyaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first time Sir Edwin rang up the newspaper office after the memorable Sunday it happened that Hal had gone into the country to report an opening ceremony, graced by Royalty, so she was saved the necessity of framing a reply.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had a genius for making friends also, and after an excellent champagne lunch, and a cup of tea captured for her by a pleasant-faced man whom she afterwards discovered to be the Earl of Roxley, she motored back to the railway station with a well-known aeronaut, who promised to take her for a “fly” some day.
worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One of the usual reporters being ill, the news editor had asked her if she would like to take his place, and she had eagerly accepted the chance.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading They travelled up to town in the same compartment, and as Hal had to have her article ready for press when she reached the office, it was necessary to write it in the train.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading It meant a day in the country, travelling by special train, and the writing of the report did not worry her at all, as she had already served her apprenticeship to journalism, and knew how to seize on the most interesting points and condense them into a small space.
