adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
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 As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
Blacky
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From this reading When Blacky cries “Caw, caw, caw, caw!”
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
CawverbUS /kɔː/
utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens
From this reading When Blacky cries “Caw, caw, caw, caw!”
cawing
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From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Blacky chuckled as he saw them coming.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Blacky chuckled as he saw them coming.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When Blacky cries “Caw, caw, caw, caw!”
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
dislocateverbUS /ˈdɪsloʊkeɪt/
move out of position
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
GreennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
he'd
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From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
pine-tree
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From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Blacky chuckled as he saw them coming.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
tallestadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlɪst/
superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They know that there is mischief afoot, and the Crow family is always ready for mischief.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So on this particular morning when they heard Blacky cawing at the top of his lungs from the tallest pine-tree in the Green Forest, they hastened over there as fast as they could fly, calling to each other excitedly and sure that they were going to have a good time of some kind.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Blacky cries “Caw, caw, caw, caw!”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As if he'd dislocate his jaw, His relatives all hasten where He waits them with a crafty air.
