adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I doubt whether the poor little savage had any better vernacular.
BERRIESnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
BERRY-THIEVES
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From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
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 I doubt whether the poor little savage had any better vernacular.
Bobsey
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From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
Bobsey's
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From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
CHERRIESnounUS /ˈtʃeriz/
plural of “cherry” — wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
Daggett
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From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt whether the poor little savage had any better vernacular.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I doubt whether the poor little savage had any better vernacular.
MelissanounUS /məˈlɪsə/
a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I doubt whether the poor little savage had any better vernacular.
rambles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I doubt whether the poor little savage had any better vernacular.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
urchinnounUS /ˈɜːrtʃən/
poor and often mischievous city child
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading I doubt whether the poor little savage had any better vernacular.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHERRIES, BERRIES, AND BERRY-THIEVES An evening or two after this we were taught that not even in our retired nook had we escaped the dangers of city life.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I doubt whether the poor little savage had any better vernacular.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The moment I saw the strange girl, I recognized a rural type of Melissa Daggett, while the urchin of Bobsey's age did not scruple to use vile language in my hearing.
Winnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winnie and Bobsey, in their rambles after strawberries, had met two other children, and, early in the acquaintance, fortunately brought them to the house.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I told them kindly but firmly that they must not come on the place again without my permission.
