AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
Bowser
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From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
DINNERnounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
DishonestynounUS /dɪˈsɑːnəsti/
the quality of being dishonest
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
DognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
FoxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
HoundnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
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 In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
Reddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Yes, Sir, very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox.
stolenverbUS /ˈstoʊlən/
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
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._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the first place his stomach had not been really filled for a long time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
VANISHEDadjectiveUS /ˈvænɪʃt/
having passed out of existence
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
where'er
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Bowser the Hound._ Very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox as he trotted back to the swamp where was the hollow stump in which he had hidden the fat hen he had stolen.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He felt sure that no dinner he had ever eaten had tasted anywhere near as good as would the dinner he was about to enjoy.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, Sir, very pleasant were the thoughts of Reddy Fox.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A VANISHED DINNER This fact you'll find where'er you go Is true of Fox or Dog or Man: Dishonesty has never paid, And, what is more, it never can.
