adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading At the mention of her nail-driving ability, Bob could not refrain from smiling.
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 "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the mention of her nail-driving ability, Bob could not refrain from smiling.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've been practicing out in the woodshed and I can hit a nail on the head nearly every time now."
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the mention of her nail-driving ability, Bob could not refrain from smiling.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I've been practicing out in the woodshed and I can hit a nail on the head nearly every time now."
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the mention of her nail-driving ability, Bob could not refrain from smiling.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I've been practicing out in the woodshed and I can hit a nail on the head nearly every time now."
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the mention of her nail-driving ability, Bob could not refrain from smiling.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
hitverbUS /hɪt/
cause to move by striking
From this reading I've been practicing out in the woodshed and I can hit a nail on the head nearly every time now."
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've been practicing out in the woodshed and I can hit a nail on the head nearly every time now."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
listverbUS /lɪst/
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading At the mention of her nail-driving ability, Bob could not refrain from smiling.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading I've been practicing out in the woodshed and I can hit a nail on the head nearly every time now."
nail-driving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the mention of her nail-driving ability, Bob could not refrain from smiling.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I've been practicing out in the woodshed and I can hit a nail on the head nearly every time now."
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the mention of her nail-driving ability, Bob could not refrain from smiling.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I've been practicing out in the woodshed and I can hit a nail on the head nearly every time now."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading I've been practicing out in the woodshed and I can hit a nail on the head nearly every time now."
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading At the mention of her nail-driving ability, Bob could not refrain from smiling.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
silonounUS /ˈsaɪloʊ/
a cylindrical tower used for storing silage
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading At the mention of her nail-driving ability, Bob could not refrain from smiling.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Don't forget that I'm here," said Ruth, "and I'm going to help build the rest of the buildings, even though I did hurt my thumb the first time I tried.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
woodshednounUS /ˈwʊdʃed/
a shed for storing firewood or garden tools
From this reading I've been practicing out in the woodshed and I can hit a nail on the head nearly every time now."
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Of course, we don't want to knock off during working hours to make up this list, unless we have to, but when it comes to putting on the roof of the hen house, Tony can carry on the work by himself, if necessary, while I complete the drawings of the cow barn and silo and figure out the quantities."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "All right, Uncle Joe; we'll take care of it," said Bob, "and have the list ready for you in a few days.
