adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
beachnounUS /biːtʃ/
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
bridledverbUS /ˈbraɪdəld/
past form of “bridle” — anger or take offense
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
DELIGHTverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
goldenrodnounUS /ˈɡoʊldənrɑːd/
any of numerous chiefly summer-blooming and fall-blooming North American plants especially of the genus Solidago
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
jet-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
jumpedverbUS /dʒʌmpt/
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
MaidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
princenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
rompnounUS /rɑːmp/
an easy victory
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
scampernounUS /ˈskæmpər/
rushing about hastily in an undignified way
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
StarnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If he was a happy discovery to Jewel, she was none the less one to him.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
TopaznounUS /ˈtoʊpæz/
a yellow quartz
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
TRUEadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
wavyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪvi/
(of hair) having waves
From this reading Star arched his neck and shook his wavy mane as he gazed down at the golden dog with his full bright eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jewel was eager that her horse and dog should become acquainted; so, when late in the afternoon Essex Maid and Star were brought out at the customary hour, saddled and bridled, she performed an elaborate introduction between the jet-black picture pony and the prince among dogs.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading TRUE DELIGHT When evening came and put a period to that memorable birthday, Topaz was a dog of experiences.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was delighted to romp in the fields, where his coat vied with the goldenrod; or to scamper up and down the beach, barking excitedly, while his friends jumped or swam through the cool waves.
