adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
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 That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEAR KATE: Here are some clothes.
bedtimenounUS /ˈbedtaɪm/
the time you go to bed
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading DEAR KATE: Here are some clothes.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR KATE: Here are some clothes.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading There were gloves, a parasol, and a note which read:
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
HEAVENLYadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading DEAR KATE: Here are some clothes.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
KATE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
keynounUS /kiː/
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading They unbuckled the straps, turned the key, and lifted the lid.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading They unbuckled the straps, turned the key, and lifted the lid.
lockverbUS /lɑːk/
fasten with a lock
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading There were gloves, a parasol, and a note which read:
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading There were gloves, a parasol, and a note which read:
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There were gloves, a parasol, and a note which read:
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DEAR KATE: Here are some clothes.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading They unbuckled the straps, turned the key, and lifted the lid.
tagverbUS /tæɡ/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They unbuckled the straps, turned the key, and lifted the lid.
TIMEnounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They unbuckled the straps, turned the key, and lifted the lid.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
unbuckled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They unbuckled the straps, turned the key, and lifted the lid.
underclothingnoun
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
waistsnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waist” — the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were gloves, a parasol, and a note which read:
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading KATE'S HEAVENLY TIME ONE evening Kate and Polly went to the front porch to rest until bedtime and found a shining big new trunk sitting there, with Kate's initials on the end, her name on the check tag, and a key in the lock.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading That trunk contained underclothing, hose, shoes, two hats, a travelling dress with half a dozen extra waists, and an afternoon and an evening dress, all selected with especial reference to Kate's colouring, and made one size larger than Nancy Ellen wore, which fitted Kate perfectly.
