AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As Lovey Mary trudged along the railroad-tracks, she was unconscious of the pleasant changes of scenery.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Lovey Mary trudged along the railroad-tracks, she was unconscious of the pleasant changes of scenery.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading As Lovey Mary trudged along the railroad-tracks, she was unconscious of the pleasant changes of scenery.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
DENOMINATIONALadjectiveUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃənəl/
relating to or characteristic of a particular religious denomination
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
drainverbUS /dreɪn/
flow off gradually
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
GARDBN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
gitnounUS /ɡɪt/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
HazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
Hazy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
Lovey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
micklenounUS /ˈmɪkəl/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
orful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading As Lovey Mary trudged along the railroad-tracks, she was unconscious of the pleasant changes of scenery.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
railroad-tracks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Lovey Mary trudged along the railroad-tracks, she was unconscious of the pleasant changes of scenery.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading As Lovey Mary trudged along the railroad-tracks, she was unconscious of the pleasant changes of scenery.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
stonesnounUS /stoʊnz/
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading As Lovey Mary trudged along the railroad-tracks, she was unconscious of the pleasant changes of scenery.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading As Lovey Mary trudged along the railroad-tracks, she was unconscious of the pleasant changes of scenery.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading A DENOMINATIONAL GARDBN "Oh, mickle is the powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities; For naught so vile that on the earth doth live But to the earth some special good doth give."
Viny's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
Wiggs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had protested that she was not sick, but Miss Hazy, backed by Mrs. Wiggs, had insisted.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
yellowroot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following Sunday being decidedly cooler, Lovey Mary was started off to Miss Viny's in quest of yellowroot.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you git down sick, it would be a' orful drain on me," was Miss Hazy's final argument, and the point was effective.
