AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading Jan’s ambition, however, was not satisfied.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
arning
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From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
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 But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
BLUEadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
COATnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
darlingnounUS /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/
a special loved one
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
DISAPPOINTEDadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
gettin
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From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Jan’s ambition, however, was not satisfied.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
Jan'snounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
LEAF-PAINTINGS
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From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
MASTERnounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jan’s ambition, however, was not satisfied.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
pig-minder
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From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
PIG-MINDING
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From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
SalternounUS /ˈsɔːltər/
someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Jan’s ambition, however, was not satisfied.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
shillin
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From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
STRANGERnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
SWIFTadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She considered pig-minding quite beneath the dignity of her darling, and brought forward every objection she could think of except the real one.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
TREE-STUDYING
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From this reading THE BLUE COAT.—PIG-MINDING AND TREE-STUDYING.—LEAF-PAINTINGS.—A STRANGER.—MASTER SWIFT IS DISAPPOINTED.
twas
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From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
whoam
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From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
windmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading WHEN Jan returned to the windmill, and gravely announced that he had hired himself out as pig-minder to Master Salter, Mrs. Lake was, as she said, “put about.”
windmiller
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From this reading But the windmiller had no romantic dreams on Jan’s behalf, and he decided that “’twas better he should be arning a shillin’ a week than gettin’ into mischief at whoam.”
