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 Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
beholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/
see with attention
From this reading He looked up to behold his granddaughter standing expectantly.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
braidsnounUS /breɪdz/
plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading She had on the cherished frock.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
daisiesnounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
EVENINGnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
Evringham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Evringham was sitting there reading the paper.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading He looked up to behold his granddaughter standing expectantly.
FaithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading She had on the cherished frock.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading He looked up to behold his granddaughter standing expectantly.
grandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had on the cherished frock.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked up to behold his granddaughter standing expectantly.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked up to behold his granddaughter standing expectantly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up to behold his granddaughter standing expectantly.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Evringham was sitting there reading the paper.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mr. Evringham was sitting there reading the paper.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Mr. Evringham was sitting there reading the paper.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had on the cherished frock.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mr. Evringham was sitting there reading the paper.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading He looked up to behold his granddaughter standing expectantly.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Evringham was sitting there reading the paper.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
tickingnounUS /ˈtɪkɪŋ/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked up to behold his granddaughter standing expectantly.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up to behold his granddaughter standing expectantly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Evringham was sitting there reading the paper.
WEDNESDAYnounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading ON WEDNESDAY EVENING “This is my silk dress, grandpa,” said Jewel, coming out on the piazza Sunday morning.
well-brushed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
wreathed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her plump black legs ended in new shoes, the brim of her large hat was wreathed with daisies, snowy ribbons finished her well-brushed braids, while, happiest touch of all, Little Faithful was ticking away on her breast.
