adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Nurse, we have had a very nice sleigh-drive.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
ANIMALSnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
CAPSnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
FURnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
HABITSnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Nurse, we have had a very nice sleigh-drive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Nurse, we have had a very nice sleigh-drive.
HUNTINGnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I like sleighing very much over the white snow.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
INDIANadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I like sleighing very much over the white snow.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
mamma's
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From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I like sleighing very much over the white snow.
NAMESnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Nurse, we have had a very nice sleigh-drive.
NurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "Nurse, we have had a very nice sleigh-drive.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
OTTERnounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I like sleighing very much over the white snow.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
REMARKSnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
ROBESnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
SKINSnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
SLEIGHnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
sleigh-drive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nurse, we have had a very nice sleigh-drive.
SLEIGHING
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From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
SLIDESnounUS /slaɪdz/
plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading I like sleighing very much over the white snow.
SNOW-STORM
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From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
sunshiny
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From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I like sleighing very much over the white snow.
THEIRdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Nurse, we have had a very nice sleigh-drive.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Nurse, we have had a very nice sleigh-drive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading I like sleighing very much over the white snow.
WILDadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading SLEIGHING--SLEIGH ROBES--FUR CAPS--OTTER SKINS--OLD SNOW-STORM--OTTER HUNTING--OTTER SLIDES--INDIAN NAMES--REMARKS ON WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITS.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The trees look so pretty, as if they were covered with white flowers, and the ground sparkled just like mamma's diamonds."
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "It is pleasant, Lady Mary, to ride through the woods on a bright sunshiny day, after a fresh fall of snow.
