adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
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 THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
CabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading Miss Hazy was the submerged tenth of the Cabbage Patch.
Chris
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
DirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
erectsverbUS /ɪˈrekts/
third-person singular of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
HAZYadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
HOUSEHOLDnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
inefficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
not producing desired results; wasteful
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
lamp-post
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hazy was the submerged tenth of the Cabbage Patch.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Miss Hazy had "raised" Chris, and the neighbors had raised Miss Hazy.
noisiestadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪziəst/
superlative of “noisy” — full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Hazy was the submerged tenth of the Cabbage Patch.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
PatchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading Miss Hazy was the submerged tenth of the Cabbage Patch.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
propnounUS /prɑːp/
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Miss Hazy had "raised" Chris, and the neighbors had raised Miss Hazy.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
sablenounUS /ˈseɪbəl/
an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
shiedverbUS /ʃaɪd/
inflected form of “shy” — start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading Miss Hazy was the submerged tenth of the Cabbage Patch.
submersionnounUS /səbˈmɜːrʒən/
sinking until covered completely with water
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading Miss Hazy was the submerged tenth of the Cabbage Patch.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading THE HAZY HOUSEHOLD "Here sovereign Dirt erects her sable throne, The house, the host, the hostess all her own."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
unstableadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪbəl/
lacking stability or fixity or firmness
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Hazy was the submerged tenth of the Cabbage Patch.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading The submersion was mainly one of dirt and disorder, but Miss Hazy was such a meek, inefficient little body that the Cabbage Patch withheld its blame and patiently tried to furnish a prop for the clinging vine.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Miss Hazy, it is true, had Chris; but Chris was unstable, not only because he had lost one leg, but also because he was the wildest, noisiest, most thoughtless youngster that ever shied a rock at a lamp-post.
