AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
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 It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
finishverbUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
harvestersnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəstərz/
plural of “harvester” — someone who helps to gather the harvest
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
Jill
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From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
sewedadjectiveUS /soʊd/
fastened with stitches
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
sortsnounUS /sɔːrts/
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
tattingnoun
needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now they were completing new dressing sacks, and had enjoyed this job very much, as each chose her own material, and suited her own taste in the making.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
underclothesnoun
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was six weeks now since the new school began, and they had learned to like it very much, though they found that it was not all play, by any means.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had been making underclothes for themselves, and each had several neatly finished garments cut, fitted, and sewed by herself, and trimmed with the pretty tatting Jill made in such quantities while she lay on her sofa.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A fortnight later, the boys were picking apples one golden October afternoon, and the girls were hurrying to finish their work, that they might go and help the harvesters.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But lessons, exercise, and various sorts of housework made an agreeable change, and they felt that they were learning things which would be useful to them all their lives.
