adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apple-butter boiling day was always a happy one for her.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Apple-butter boiling day was always a happy one for her.
Amanda
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From this reading BOILING APPLE BUTTER Amanda rose early the next morning.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
APPLEnounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading BOILING APPLE BUTTER Amanda rose early the next morning.
Apple-butter
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From this reading Apple-butter boiling day was always a happy one for her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
BOILINGnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading BOILING APPLE BUTTER Amanda rose early the next morning.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
BUTTERnounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading BOILING APPLE BUTTER Amanda rose early the next morning.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Apple-butter boiling day was always a happy one for her.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading BOILING APPLE BUTTER Amanda rose early the next morning.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apple-butter boiling day was always a happy one for her.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Apple-butter boiling day was always a happy one for her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Apple-butter boiling day was always a happy one for her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
long-handledadjective
having a long handle
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BOILING APPLE BUTTER Amanda rose early the next morning.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading BOILING APPLE BUTTER Amanda rose early the next morning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Apple-butter boiling day was always a happy one for her.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading BOILING APPLE BUTTER Amanda rose early the next morning.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
stirrernoun
a person who spreads frightening rumors and stirs up trouble
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOILING APPLE BUTTER Amanda rose early the next morning.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apple-butter boiling day was always a happy one for her.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She thrilled at the breathless moment when her mother tested the thick, dark contents of the kettle and announced, "It's done."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She liked to watch the fire under the big copper kettle, to help with the ceaseless stirring with a long-handled stirrer.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading At dawn she went up the stairs with Uncle Amos to the big attic and opened and closed doors for him as he carried the heavy copper kettle down to the yard.
