andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It's time we had an understanding with you boys.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you looking for?" demanded Tommy.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Perhaps we would meet with better success if we talked over our plans."
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It's time we had an understanding with you boys.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What are you looking for?" demanded Tommy.
destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
Elmer
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From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It's time we had an understanding with you boys.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You're here looking for something, and we're here looking for something.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
I'll
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From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps we would meet with better success if we talked over our plans."
It's
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From this reading It's time we had an understanding with you boys.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading You're here looking for something, and we're here looking for something.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Perhaps we would meet with better success if we talked over our plans."
MINEpronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Perhaps we would meet with better success if we talked over our plans."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Perhaps we would meet with better success if we talked over our plans."
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps we would meet with better success if we talked over our plans."
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Perhaps we would meet with better success if we talked over our plans."
RATSnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
READYadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You're here looking for something, and we're here looking for something.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Perhaps we would meet with better success if we talked over our plans."
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Perhaps we would meet with better success if we talked over our plans."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It's time we had an understanding with you boys.
Tommy
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From this reading "What are you looking for?" demanded Tommy.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading It's time we had an understanding with you boys.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
WaitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
WARnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It's time we had an understanding with you boys.
we're
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From this reading You're here looking for something, and we're here looking for something.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you looking for?" demanded Tommy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps we would meet with better success if we talked over our plans."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It's time we had an understanding with you boys.
You're
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From this reading You're here looking for something, and we're here looking for something.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading MINE RATS READY FOR WAR "Wait till I destroy this hen fruit," Elmer said, "and I'll go down and bring those two foolish youngsters up with me.
