AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HALF A DOZEN COOKS.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The calls on Bridget still continued and the long-talked-of play was slowly approaching completion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
black-gloved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading The calls on Bridget still continued and the long-talked-of play was slowly approaching completion.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
callsnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The calls on Bridget still continued and the long-talked-of play was slowly approaching completion.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
claspedverbUS /klæspt/
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading The calls on Bridget still continued and the long-talked-of play was slowly approaching completion.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading The calls on Bridget still continued and the long-talked-of play was slowly approaching completion.
COOKSnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading HALF A DOZEN COOKS.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
DOZENnounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading HALF A DOZEN COOKS.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
frolics
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
HALFadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading HALF A DOZEN COOKS.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
Jane's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
Jessie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
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 There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
long-talked-of
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The calls on Bridget still continued and the long-talked-of play was slowly approaching completion.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The calls on Bridget still continued and the long-talked-of play was slowly approaching completion.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading The calls on Bridget still continued and the long-talked-of play was slowly approaching completion.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
sleigh-rides
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The calls on Bridget still continued and the long-talked-of play was slowly approaching completion.
snowballnounUS /ˈsnoʊbɔːl/
plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The calls on Bridget still continued and the long-talked-of play was slowly approaching completion.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There were coasting frolics and skating parties, long walks and longer sleigh-rides, and even one grand snowball fight which was brought to an untimely end by a carelessly aimed ball that flew straight from Jessie's hand to the back of Aunt Jane's stately neck, just as that good woman was starting for the jail with a large package of tracts clasped in her black-gloved hands.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Christmas had come and gone, and the new year was well started in its course.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The time was passing rapidly for the seven young people, who were making the very most of the cold, bracing winter weather.
