adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
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 He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Betty was an orphan, and this Uncle Dick was her only living relative.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
Betty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
BramblenounUS /ˈbræmbəl/
any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading Betty was an orphan, and this Uncle Dick was her only living relative.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
FarmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Betty was an orphan, and this Uncle Dick was her only living relative.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Betty was an orphan, and this Uncle Dick was her only living relative.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Betty was an orphan, and this Uncle Dick was her only living relative.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
PeabodynounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdi/
educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
Peabody'snounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “peabody” — educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
Pineville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Betty was an orphan, and this Uncle Dick was her only living relative.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
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 Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He remembered Mrs. Peabody, an old school friend, and suggested that Betty might enjoy a summer spent on a farm.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Betty was an orphan, and this Uncle Dick was her only living relative.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
wellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading He was interested in mines and oil wells, and his business took him all over the country.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He came to her in Pineville after her mother's death and when the friends with whom she had been staying decided to go to California.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Betty Gordon had come to Bramble Farm, as Mr. Peabody's home was known, early in the summer to stay until her uncle, Richard Gordon, should be able to establish a home for her, or at least know enough of his future plans to have Betty travel with him.
