adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
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 next morning all was bustle and excitement.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning all was bustle and excitement.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
broad-brimmedadjective
(of hats) having a broad brim
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading The next morning all was bustle and excitement.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The trunks were packed, and everything was in readiness for their departure.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The trunks were packed, and everything was in readiness for their departure.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The next morning all was bustle and excitement.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The trunks were packed, and everything was in readiness for their departure.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The trunks were packed, and everything was in readiness for their departure.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
Marjorie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
Maynard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning all was bustle and excitement.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning all was bustle and excitement.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The trunks were packed, and everything was in readiness for their departure.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
PuffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The trunks were packed, and everything was in readiness for their departure.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
spick-and-spanadjective
conspicuously new
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
tan-colored
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning all was bustle and excitement.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trunks were packed, and everything was in readiness for their departure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Mr. Maynard stayed at home from business to escort the travellers to the train.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading The trunks were packed, and everything was in readiness for their departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning all was bustle and excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trunks were packed, and everything was in readiness for their departure.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Marjorie herself, in a spick-and-span pink gingham dress, a tan-colored travelling cloak, and a broad-brimmed white straw hat, stood in the hall saying good-bye to the other children.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading She carried Puff in her arm, and the sleepy, indifferent kitten cared little whither she was going.
