adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why are you staying up there at Hampden Falls?”
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “But Aunt Hannah,” remonstrated William, “what is the meaning of this?
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
BILLYnounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
FallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Why are you staying up there at Hampden Falls?”
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
Hampden
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From this reading Why are you staying up there at Hampden Falls?”
Hannah
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From this reading “But Aunt Hannah,” remonstrated William, “what is the meaning of this?
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
I've
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From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But Aunt Hannah,” remonstrated William, “what is the meaning of this?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I like it there, William; and why shouldn't I stay?
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I like it there, William; and why shouldn't I stay?
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “But Aunt Hannah,” remonstrated William, “what is the meaning of this?
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But Aunt Hannah,” remonstrated William, “what is the meaning of this?
OFFadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
remonstrated
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From this reading “But Aunt Hannah,” remonstrated William, “what is the meaning of this?
SEEINGnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
shouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I like it there, William; and why shouldn't I stay?
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Why are you staying up there at Hampden Falls?”
StetsonnounUS /ˈstetsən/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEING BILLY OFF Early in October Mrs. Stetson arrived at the Beacon Street house, but she did not stay long.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Why are you staying up there at Hampden Falls?”
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But Aunt Hannah,” remonstrated William, “what is the meaning of this?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Why are you staying up there at Hampden Falls?”
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I've come for just a few things I want, and to do some shopping,” she explained.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “But Aunt Hannah,” remonstrated William, “what is the meaning of this?
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why are you staying up there at Hampden Falls?”
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But Aunt Hannah,” remonstrated William, “what is the meaning of this?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why are you staying up there at Hampden Falls?”
