adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
breakagenounUS /ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/
the quantity broken
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The noise brought the neighbours to their doors.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
COURTINGnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The noise brought the neighbours to their doors.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
kerbstonenoun
a paving stone forming part of a curb
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
kerosenenounUS /ˈkerəsiːn/
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
lurchedverbUS /lɜːrtʃt/
past form of “lurch” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The noise brought the neighbours to their doors.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise brought the neighbours to their doors.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
PartridgesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
PINKEY
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From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
Pinkey's
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From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
rutnounUS /rʌt/
a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
vacantlyadverb
in a vacant manner
From this reading A cracked mirror, swinging loosely in its frame, followed every movement of the cart, one minute reflecting Pinkey's red hair and dingy skirt, the next swinging vacantly to the sky.
vannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
vanman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
weatherboardnoun
a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE COURTING OF PINKEY It was Monday morning, and, according to their habit, the Partridges were moving.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The cart stopped outside a small weatherboard cottage, and the vanman backed the wheels against the kerbstone, cracking his whip and swearing at the horse, which remained calm and obstinate, refusing to move except of its own accord.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Every stick of their furniture was piled on the van, and Pinkey, who was carrying the kerosene lamp for fear of breakage, watched the load anxiously as the cart lurched over a rut.
