103
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From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
104
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From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And in the conversation's hum I lost it ere I could begin it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And in the conversation's hum I lost it ere I could begin it.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
cannot
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From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
conversation's
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From this reading And in the conversation's hum I lost it ere I could begin it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And in the conversation's hum I lost it ere I could begin it.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
emnounUS /em/
a quad with a square body
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading And in the conversation's hum I lost it ere I could begin it.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
flayverbUS /fleɪ/
strip the skin off
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
FulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
HAPPYadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading And in the conversation's hum I lost it ere I could begin it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And in the conversation's hum I lost it ere I could begin it.
I've
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From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
leggins
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From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading And in the conversation's hum I lost it ere I could begin it.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
OUT-OF-DOORSnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
quipverbUS /kwɪp/
make jokes or quips
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
shedverbUS /ʃed/
get rid of
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
SLOWadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
THINKERnounUS /ˈθɪŋkər/
an important intellectual
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading {103} THE HAPPY SLOW THINKER Full many a time a thought has come That had a bitter meaning in it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
Unutteredadjective
not made explicit
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
wasn't
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From this reading A lot of bitter thoughts I've had To silence fellows and to flay 'em, But next day always I've been glad I wasn't quick enough to say 'em.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I've had it on my tongue to spring Some poisoned quip that I thought clever; Then something happened and the sting Unuttered went, and died forever.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading {104} OUT-OF-DOORS The kids are out-of-doors once more; The heavy leggins that they wore, The winter caps that covered ears Are put away, and no more tears Are shed because they cannot go Until they're bundled up just so.
