adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
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 Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
bunkhouse
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From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
Cameron
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From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
Dorman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
HayesnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
mensnounUS /menz/
plural of “men” — the force of workers available
From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
searchersnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃərz/
plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading (Dorman measured with his arm.) And he fell down, and all his shiny pennies rolled and rolled.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Mr. Cameron had little wheels on his feet, and so did Uncle Dick, and all the mens.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
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 (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading (The audience gravely nodded assent.) Well, and the knob wasn't too high when he went in, but when he tried to open the door to go out, it was away up there!
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading He had decided to borrow some little wheels from the bunkhouse, so he could ride his big, high pony home.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the excitement had somewhat abated, and Miss Hayes was convinced that her idol was really there, safe, and with his usual healthy appetite, and when a messenger had been started out to recall the searchers, Dorman was placed upon a chair before a select and attentive audience, and invited to explain, which he did.
