adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
bobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
dronenounUS /droʊn/
stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
FOUNDverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
Jim
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From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
Jim's
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From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
juttingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌtɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
meanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
NORAH
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From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
others
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From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/
with low volume
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
ti-tree
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From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It mingled drowsily with the dull drone of bees in the ti-tree behind her, and presently Norah, to her disgust, found that she was growing drowsy too.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Jim’s voice, murmuring along in his lengthy recital, came to her softly, and she could see from her perch the interested faces of the two others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT NORAH FOUND Norah, meanwhile, had been feeling somewhat “out of things.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Still it was decidedly lonesome in the jutting root of the old tree, looking fixedly at the water, in which placidly lay a float that had apparently forgotten that the first duty of a float is to bob.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading It was really more than human nature could be expected to bear that she should remain on the log with the three boys, while Jim told amazing yarns about her.
