aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
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 King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
BoysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
CompaniesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
farm-wagons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There was talk of having one here.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There was talk of having one here.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
juveline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
MatnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Mat.
MawnounUS /mɔː/
informal terms for the mouth
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was talk of having one here.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was talk of having one here.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
PawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
somehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
sun-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was talk of having one here.
Teedy
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From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was talk of having one here.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
TournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In other towns they have Boys' Companies organized strictly for Tournament purposes.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was talk of having one here.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading King, the assistant chief, was all for having one so that we could compete in what he calls “the juveline contests,” but it fell through somehow.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Along about sun-up you hear the big farm-wagons clattering into town, chairs in the wagon bed, and Paw, and Maw, and Mary Elizabeth, and Martin Luther, and all the family, clean down to Teedy, the baby.
