adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Peter arrived punctually at school the following day.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter arrived punctually at school the following day.
atenounUS /eɪt/
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading When Peter had finished his lessons on the days he attended school, he went over to Uncle's to see Heidi.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Peter arrived punctually at school the following day.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When Peter had finished his lessons on the days he attended school, he went over to Uncle's to see Heidi.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
Dorfli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When Peter had finished his lessons on the days he attended school, he went over to Uncle's to see Heidi.
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Peter arrived punctually at school the following day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
Heidi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Peter had finished his lessons on the days he attended school, he went over to Uncle's to see Heidi.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading When Peter had finished his lessons on the days he attended school, he went over to Uncle's to see Heidi.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
mid-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Peter had finished his lessons on the days he attended school, he went over to Uncle's to see Heidi.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter arrived punctually at school the following day.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Peter arrived punctually at school the following day.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
rushedadjectiveUS /rʌʃt/
done under pressure
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Peter arrived punctually at school the following day.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Peter had finished his lessons on the days he attended school, he went over to Uncle's to see Heidi.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter arrived punctually at school the following day.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
TillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Till one o'clock they might all do as they liked, and then school began again.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Peter had finished his lessons on the days he attended school, he went over to Uncle's to see Heidi.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
Uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When Peter had finished his lessons on the days he attended school, he went over to Uncle's to see Heidi.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he walked into the large room at Uncle's to-day, Heidi immediately rushed forward and took hold of him, for it was for Peter she had been waiting.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Peter had finished his lessons on the days he attended school, he went over to Uncle's to see Heidi.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had brought his dinner with him, for all the children who lived at a distance regularly seated themselves at mid-day on the tables, and resting their feet firmly on the benches, spread out their meal on their knees and so ate their dinner, while those living in Dorfli went home for theirs.
