adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
Ethel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
FallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAJOR IS PUZZLED.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE MAJOR IS PUZZLED.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
MountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
ParnassusnounUS /ˌpɑːrˈnæsəs/
(Greek mythology) a mountain in central Greece where (according to Greek mythology) the Muses lived; known as the mythological home of music and poetry
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
PUZZLEDadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE MAJOR IS PUZZLED.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAJOR IS PUZZLED.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls did not confide to Ethel their investigation of the Wegg mystery, but in all other matters gave her their full confidence.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
TogetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Together they made excursions to the Falls, to the natural caves on the rocky hill called Mount Parnassus, or rowed on the lake, or walked or drove, as the mood seized them.
Wegg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But mostly they loved the shade of the pines and the broad green beside the quaint mansion Captain Wegg had built, and which now contained all the elements of a modern summer home.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ethel came frequently to visit the girls at the Wegg farm, and at such times Uncle John treated her with the same affectionate consideration he bestowed upon his nieces, and made her so cordially welcome that the little school teacher felt entirely at her ease.
