adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Going to have a party?" he smiled at them as he came back to his wagon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Going to have a party?" he smiled at them as he came back to his wagon.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
Brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Going to have a party?" he smiled at them as he came back to his wagon.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
doorbellnounUS /ˈdɔːrbel/
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
GoingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Going to have a party?" he smiled at them as he came back to his wagon.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Have a good time!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Going to have a party?" he smiled at them as he came back to his wagon.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Going to have a party?" he smiled at them as he came back to his wagon.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Going to have a party?" he smiled at them as he came back to his wagon.
ice-cream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
Nellie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
SisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
Sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Going to have a party?" he smiled at them as he came back to his wagon.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Going to have a party?" he smiled at them as he came back to his wagon.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Have a good time!"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading "Going to have a party?" he smiled at them as he came back to his wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading THE PARTY "The party" happened to be the ice-cream, and Brother and Sister watched eagerly as the delivery boy carried the heavy wooden tub in which the cream was packed, up the back steps.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The pretty little notes of invitation, which Mother Morrison had written to six boys and six girls, friends of Brother's and Sister's, two weeks ago, had said from "four to six," so it was time to dress in the best white clothes soon after lunch.
YarrownounUS /ˈjɑːroʊ/
ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America
From this reading Indeed, Brother's collar bow was not tied before the doorbell rang, and Nellie Yarrow arrived.
