adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
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 "All right," he answered laughingly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "All right," he answered laughingly.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "All right," he answered laughingly.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
I've
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From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
impressibleadjective
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading "All right," he answered laughingly.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
Mildred
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From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
NEIGHBORSnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
oystersnounUS /ˈɔɪstərz/
plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
PromptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right," he answered laughingly.
Roger
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From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
sensiblyadverbUS /ˈsensəbli/
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
to-morrow
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From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
we'll
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From this reading "You will find me as quiet and impressible as the oysters over which we'll have our talk, but only on this condition.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
Wentworth
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From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading NEIGHBORS Promptly the following evening Roger appeared, and with glowing cheeks told his friends that Mr. Wentworth had found him employment in a lawyer's office, which would enable him to pay his way and at the same time give him much practical insight into his chosen profession.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Roger," said Mildred, "I've much to say to you, and it is of great importance that you should listen calmly and sensibly."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mildred looked at him wistfully, but her resolution was not shaken, and they went out together, Roger saying, with a smiling nod at Belle, "It will be your turn to-morrow evening."
