adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the service he passed that way again and noticed several cars stopping at Reists'.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading After the service he passed that way again and noticed several cars stopping at Reists'.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
Amanda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
appetizingadjectiveUS /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/
appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading After the service he passed that way again and noticed several cars stopping at Reists'.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
CountynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
EvidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
Landisville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
MennonitenounUS /ˈmenənaɪt/
a member of an Anabaptist movement in Holland noted for its simplicity of life
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
Millie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
MOUNTAINnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading After the service he passed that way again and noticed several cars stopping at Reists'.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
Reist
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
Reists
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the service he passed that way again and noticed several cars stopping at Reists'.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading After the service he passed that way again and noticed several cars stopping at Reists'.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading After the service he passed that way again and noticed several cars stopping at Reists'.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the service he passed that way again and noticed several cars stopping at Reists'.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
TOPnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN TOP The following Sunday at noon Martin passed the Reist farmhouse as he drove his mother and several of the children to Mennonite church at Landisville.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After the service he passed that way again and noticed several cars stopping at Reists'.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Evidently they were entertaining a number of visitors for Sunday dinner after the service, as is the custom in rural Lancaster County.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Amanda did not shirk her portion of the necessary work, but rebellion was in her heart as she noted her mother's flushed, tired face.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The big porch was filled with people who rocked or leaned idly against the pillars, while in the big kitchen Millie, Amanda and Mrs. Reist worked near the hot stove and prepared an appetizing dinner for them.
