AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
AMMON
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From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Elnora ran down the walk and came back carrying an official letter.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading These specimens and lectures should be appropriate to the seasons and the comprehension of the grades.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Elnora ran down the walk and came back carrying an official letter.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
BoardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Elnora ran down the walk and came back carrying an official letter.
carriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Elnora ran down the walk and came back carrying an official letter.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading These specimens and lectures should be appropriate to the seasons and the comprehension of the grades.
ComstocknounUS /ˈkɑːmstɑːk/
United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915)
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Elnora ran down the walk and came back carrying an official letter.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
ELNORA
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From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading These specimens and lectures should be appropriate to the seasons and the comprehension of the grades.
HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
LecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading These specimens and lectures should be appropriate to the seasons and the comprehension of the grades.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Elnora ran down the walk and came back carrying an official letter.
LIMBERLOST
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From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
NaturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Elnora ran down the walk and came back carrying an official letter.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
Onabasha
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From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
PHILIPnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
POSITIONnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Elnora ran down the walk and came back carrying an official letter.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading These specimens and lectures should be appropriate to the seasons and the comprehension of the grades.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These specimens and lectures should be appropriate to the seasons and the comprehension of the grades.
SHOWNverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
TENDEREDverbUS /ˈtendərd/
past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These specimens and lectures should be appropriate to the seasons and the comprehension of the grades.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
torenounUS /tɔːr/
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
VIOLETSnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Elnora ran down the walk and came back carrying an official letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading She tore it open and read: MY DEAR MISS COMSTOCK: At the weekly meeting of the Onabasha School Board last night, it was decided to add the position of Lecturer on Natural History to our corps of city teachers.
WHEREIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS The next morning Mrs. Comstock called to Elnora, “The mail carrier stopped at our box.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be the duty of this person to spend two hours a week in each of the grade schools exhibiting and explaining specimens of the most prominent objects in nature: animals, birds, insects, flowers, vines, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
