adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
beaknounUS /biːk/
beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next day, before the sun rose, the Bittern visited the cave.
Bitternnoun
relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes
From this reading The next day, before the sun rose, the Bittern visited the cave.
Bittern's
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From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
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 The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, before the sun rose, the Bittern visited the cave.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
hoppingverbUS /ˈhɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hullo, you precious lazy pair!
I've
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From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
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 The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading "Hullo, you precious lazy pair!
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, before the sun rose, the Bittern visited the cave.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
oozyadjective
leaking out slowly
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "Hullo, you precious lazy pair!
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "Hullo, you precious lazy pair!
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The next day, before the sun rose, the Bittern visited the cave.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The next day, before the sun rose, the Bittern visited the cave.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading I've been over there," and it tossed its beak in the direction of the blacks' camp.
trudgingverbUS /ˈtrʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next day, before the sun rose, the Bittern visited the cave.
weaklyadverbUS /ˈwiːkli/
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Kangaroo, hopping very weakly, and little Dot trudging over the oozy ground, followed the Bittern's directions and found the cave, which proved a very snug retreat.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Here they lay down together, full of happiness at their escape, and worn out with fatigue and excitement, they were soon fast asleep.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hullo, you precious lazy pair!
