adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
allers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everything is to be sold, in doors and out."
Bobsey
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From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
breakin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Everything is to be sold, in doors and out."
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything is to be sold, in doors and out."
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
farm-wagon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading The farmhouse in question was about two miles away.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
goin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything is to be sold, in doors and out."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
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 THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The farmhouse in question was about two miles away.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
Mousie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/
be obedient to
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
p'raps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The farmhouse in question was about two miles away.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Everything is to be sold, in doors and out."
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
straw-ride
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The farmhouse in question was about two miles away.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
VANDOO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
venduenoun
the public sale of something to the highest bidder
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The farmhouse in question was about two miles away.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "There's allers changes and breakin's up in the spring," said Mr. Jones, as we drove along; "and this family's goin' out West.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
Winnie
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From this reading The solemnity with which Winnie and Bobsey promised to obey orders gave some hope of performance; so I tossed them into the straw, and we drove away, a merry party, leaving Mousie consoled with the hope of receiving something from the vendue.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
you'd
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From this reading THE "VANDOO" The next morning at about eight o'clock Mr. Jones arrived in a long farm-wagon on springs, with one seat in it; but Junior had half filled its body with straw, and he said to Merton, "I thought that p'raps, if you and the children could go, you'd like a straw-ride."
