adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
cornnounUS /kɔːrn/
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
drainingadjectiveUS /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading "Stop!" shouted his enraged uncle.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
gitnounUS /ɡɪt/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
lettingnounUS /ˈletɪŋ/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
raiseverbUS /reɪz/
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Stop!" shouted his enraged uncle.
silosnounUS /ˈsaɪloʊz/
plural of “silo” — a cylindrical tower used for storing silage
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
StopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop!" shouted his enraged uncle.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading I've a good notion to get a buggy whip and whale you for such impertinence," he declared, his anger suddenly getting the better of him.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, things like draining the pond and making it raise corn instead of letting it lie there a waste; building a new road up to the barn that won't be so steep you can't haul a load up or down; building new wire fences with concrete posts and a new barn with silos, and--"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you mean by 'git up and git'?" asked his uncle.
You're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You're only talking to hear yourself, Bob, and I'm not sure but you're talking to make fun of me.
