adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
corenounUS /kɔːr/
a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading For Belle he now had a genuine liking and not a little respect.
good-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
Jocelyn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading For Belle he now had a genuine liking and not a little respect.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For Belle he now had a genuine liking and not a little respect.
MANHOODnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
night-key
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading For Belle he now had a genuine liking and not a little respect.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
strangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
WANINGnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
WAXINGnounUS /ˈwæksɪŋ/
the application of wax to a surface
From this reading WAXING AND WANING MANHOOD Both Belle and Roger saw that Mildred had not been reassured by Mr. Jocelyn's return and manner; and as they thought it over they found it difficult to account for his strangely varying moods.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he had seen and heard that day touched his heart's core, and the influences that were so rapidly developing his manhood were greatly strengthened.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading After a rather lame effort to chat cheerily, Roger bad Belle good-night, and assured her that she now had a friend always within call.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His uncle's modest residence was in a side street and not far away, but the young fellow walked for hours before applying his night-key to the door.
