adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Blacky never is out after dark.
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 You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
BLACKY
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From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
Bowser
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From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
CoyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Blacky never is out after dark.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
FarmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
GETverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
GreennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
HELPverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
HillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
HoundnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Blacky never is out after dark.
isn't
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From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Blacky never is out after dark.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
others
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From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Blacky never is out after dark.
PurplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
ShadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
SunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
ThanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ On his way back to the Green Forest near Farmer Brown's home, Blacky the Crow kept a sharp watch for Old Man Coyote.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Old Man Coyote was nowhere to be seen, and it was too late to go look for him, because jolly, round, red Mr. Sun had already gone to bed behind the Purple Hills and the Black Shadows were hurrying towards the Green Forest.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You might think that one with so black a coat would be fond of the Black Shadows, but it isn't so at all.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
You'll
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From this reading BLACKY TRIES TO GET HELP You'll find that nothing more worth while can be Than helping others whose distress you see.
