AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
ADVENTUREverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Meg kept asking.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading "'Cause we don't know where Mrs. Harley went," asserted Twaddles wisely.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
BlossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
CausenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "'Cause we don't know where Mrs. Harley went," asserted Twaddles wisely.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why do I want to cry, Mother?"
DAMPadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do I want to cry, Mother?"
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Cause we don't know where Mrs. Harley went," asserted Twaddles wisely.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
Harley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why do I want to cry, Mother?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Meg kept asking.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "'Cause we don't know where Mrs. Harley went," asserted Twaddles wisely.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "What makes me sorry?"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What makes me sorry?"
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Meg kept asking.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Why do I want to cry, Mother?"
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "'Cause we don't know where Mrs. Harley went," asserted Twaddles wisely.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "What makes me sorry?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
Twaddles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Cause we don't know where Mrs. Harley went," asserted Twaddles wisely.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Why do I want to cry, Mother?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "'Cause we don't know where Mrs. Harley went," asserted Twaddles wisely.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "'Cause we don't know where Mrs. Harley went," asserted Twaddles wisely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A DAMP ADVENTURE The Harley shack had never been a very fine building, but it had once been a home and, though the four little Blossoms were too small to realize it, it was the sight of the forlorn chimney and fireplace, the broken express wagon and the broken bits of furniture that made them feel sad.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What makes me sorry?"
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "'Cause we don't know where Mrs. Harley went," asserted Twaddles wisely.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do I want to cry, Mother?"
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading "'Cause we don't know where Mrs. Harley went," asserted Twaddles wisely.
