adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
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 Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
beaknounUS /biːk/
beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading This was very difficult for the Kangaroo, because even the smallest hops carried her far in front.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It wouldn't have been polite to do so with his beak full.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
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 This was very difficult for the Kangaroo, because even the smallest hops carried her far in front.
cavenounUS /keɪv/
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This was very difficult for the Kangaroo, because even the smallest hops carried her far in front.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It wouldn't have been polite to do so with his beak full.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading This was very difficult for the Kangaroo, because even the smallest hops carried her far in front.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was very difficult for the Kangaroo, because even the smallest hops carried her far in front.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading This was very difficult for the Kangaroo, because even the smallest hops carried her far in front.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It wouldn't have been polite to do so with his beak full.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
good-will
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
hopsnounUS /hɑːps/
twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wouldn't have been polite to do so with his beak full.
KangaroonounUS /ˌkæŋɡərˈuː/
any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
From this reading This was very difficult for the Kangaroo, because even the smallest hops carried her far in front.
Kangaroo's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
Kookooburra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading It wouldn't have been polite to do so with his beak full.
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This was very difficult for the Kangaroo, because even the smallest hops carried her far in front.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was very difficult for the Kangaroo, because even the smallest hops carried her far in front.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading This was very difficult for the Kangaroo, because even the smallest hops carried her far in front.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Dot was so rested by her sleep all night that she did not ride in the Kangaroo's pouch; but they proceeded together, she walking, and her friend making as small hops as she could, so as not to get too far ahead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading "Good-bye, Kookooburra!" cried Dot, as they left the cave; and the bird gave her a nod of the head, followed by a wink, which was supposed to mean hearty good-will at parting.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It wouldn't have been polite to do so with his beak full.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have spoken, only he had swallowed part of the Snake, and the rest hung out of the side of his beak, like an old man's pipe; so he couldn't speak.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wouldn't have been polite to do so with his beak full.
