adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
Amanda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From association with her Phil and Martin had developed an equal interest in outdoors.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading From association with her Phil and Martin had developed an equal interest in outdoors.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had the happy faculty of finding joy in little things, things commonly called insignificant.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading She had the happy faculty of finding joy in little things, things commonly called insignificant.
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
DAYSnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading From association with her Phil and Martin had developed an equal interest in outdoors.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading From association with her Phil and Martin had developed an equal interest in outdoors.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading She had the happy faculty of finding joy in little things, things commonly called insignificant.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She had the happy faculty of finding joy in little things, things commonly called insignificant.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From association with her Phil and Martin had developed an equal interest in outdoors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had the happy faculty of finding joy in little things, things commonly called insignificant.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading She had the happy faculty of finding joy in little things, things commonly called insignificant.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading From association with her Phil and Martin had developed an equal interest in outdoors.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She had the happy faculty of finding joy in little things, things commonly called insignificant.
Landis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had the happy faculty of finding joy in little things, things commonly called insignificant.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading From association with her Phil and Martin had developed an equal interest in outdoors.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
Reist's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
SCHOOLnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had the happy faculty of finding joy in little things, things commonly called insignificant.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She had the happy faculty of finding joy in little things, things commonly called insignificant.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
ubiquitousadjectiveUS /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Mrs. Reist's desire for a happy childhood for her children was easily realized, especially in the case of Amanda.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had a way of taking to herself each beauty of nature, each joy note of the birds, the airy loveliness of the clouds, and being thrilled by them.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading With Phil and Martin Landis--and the ubiquitous Landis baby--she explored every field, woods and roadside in the Crow Hill section of the county.
