adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always expected to catch the legendary trout which weighed two pounds and was believed to inhabit that pool.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He always expected to catch the legendary trout which weighed two pounds and was believed to inhabit that pool.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He always expected to catch the legendary trout which weighed two pounds and was believed to inhabit that pool.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
dacenounUS /deɪs/
small European freshwater fish with a slender bluish-green body
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He always expected to catch the legendary trout which weighed two pounds and was believed to inhabit that pool.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
fish-pole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
FishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
hornedadjectiveUS /hɔːrnd/
having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
inhabitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He always expected to catch the legendary trout which weighed two pounds and was believed to inhabit that pool.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
legendaryadjectiveUS /ˈledʒənderi/
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
From this reading He always expected to catch the legendary trout which weighed two pounds and was believed to inhabit that pool.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
MakingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He always expected to catch the legendary trout which weighed two pounds and was believed to inhabit that pool.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
shiners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
snaredverbUS /snerd/
past form of “snare” — catch in or as if in a trap
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
suckernounUS /ˈsʌkər/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading He always did catch horned dace and shiners, which he despised, and sometimes he snared a monstrous sucker a foot and a half long.
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 The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
swimming-rock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He always expected to catch the legendary trout which weighed two pounds and was believed to inhabit that pool.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading He always expected to catch the legendary trout which weighed two pounds and was believed to inhabit that pool.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading He always expected to catch the legendary trout which weighed two pounds and was believed to inhabit that pool.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fishing and dreaming, I think, were the best amusements John had.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The middle pier of the long covered bridge over the river stood upon a great rock, and this rock (which was known as the swimming-rock, whence the boys on summer evenings dove into the deep pool by its side) was a favorite spot with John when he could get an hour or two from the everlasting “chores.”
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Making his way out to it over the rocks at low water with his fish-pole, there he was content to sit and observe the world; and there he saw a great deal of life.
