adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/
any person at all
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Jim and I ran around to the front of the house and waited.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a few minutes, some one came rattling at the front door, and I was sure it was Jack.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In a few minutes, some one came rattling at the front door, and I was sure it was Jack.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In a few minutes, some one came rattling at the front door, and I was sure it was Jack.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few minutes, some one came rattling at the front door, and I was sure it was Jack.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Jim and I ran around to the front of the house and waited.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading There was a light in the house, so I knew that somebody was getting up.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was a light in the house, so I knew that somebody was getting up.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a light in the house, so I knew that somebody was getting up.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a few minutes, some one came rattling at the front door, and I was sure it was Jack.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading In a few minutes, some one came rattling at the front door, and I was sure it was Jack.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim and I ran around to the front of the house and waited.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was a light in the house, so I knew that somebody was getting up.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a few minutes, some one came rattling at the front door, and I was sure it was Jack.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Jim and I ran around to the front of the house and waited.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading In a few minutes, some one came rattling at the front door, and I was sure it was Jack.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was a light in the house, so I knew that somebody was getting up.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading There was a light in the house, so I knew that somebody was getting up.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In a few minutes, some one came rattling at the front door, and I was sure it was Jack.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was a light in the house, so I knew that somebody was getting up.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Jim and I ran around to the front of the house and waited.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I don't think indeed I know, for they were good boys that they ever wanted anybody to lose property, but they did enjoy seeing a blaze, and one of their greatest delights, when there hadn't been a fire for some time, was to build a bonfire in the garden.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I HAD several times run to a fire with the boys, and knew that there was always great noise and excitement.
