adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading He was startled at seeing Father Wynn before him, a trifle flushed and abstracted.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was startled at seeing Father Wynn before him, a trifle flushed and abstracted.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
BurnhamnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
Burnhams
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
encompassedverbUS /enˈkʌmpəst/
past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
ExcelsiornounUS /ɪkˈselsiər/
thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was startled at seeing Father Wynn before him, a trifle flushed and abstracted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading He was startled at seeing Father Wynn before him, a trifle flushed and abstracted.
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was startled at seeing Father Wynn before him, a trifle flushed and abstracted.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
knockverbUS /nɑːk/
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
rapidly-driven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He was startled at seeing Father Wynn before him, a trifle flushed and abstracted.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading He was startled at seeing Father Wynn before him, a trifle flushed and abstracted.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading He was startled at seeing Father Wynn before him, a trifle flushed and abstracted.
tunefuladjectiveUS /ˈtuːnfəl/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading That night, however, it was veiled in the smoke that encompassed the great highway leading to Excelsior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading It is presumed that the Burnham brood had long since folded their wings, for there was no sign of life nor movement in the house as a rapidly-driven horse and buggy pulled up before it.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading Fortunately, the paternal Burnham was an early bird, in the habit of picking up the first stirring mining worm, and a resounding knock brought him half dressed to the street door.
Wynn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was startled at seeing Father Wynn before him, a trifle flushed and abstracted.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The nest of the tuneful Burnhams, although in the suburbs of Indian Spring, was not in ordinary weather and seasons hidden from the longing eyes of the youth of that settlement.
