acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
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 Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TELLERS OF TALES The days flew rapidly by.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TELLERS OF TALES The days flew rapidly by.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading TELLERS OF TALES The days flew rapidly by.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “Let's tell tales,” suggested Jimmy.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
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From this reading “Let's tell tales,” suggested Jimmy.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
MinervanounUS /məˈnɜːrvə/
(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TELLERS OF TALES The days flew rapidly by.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading TELLERS OF TALES The days flew rapidly by.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Let's tell tales,” suggested Jimmy.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
TALESnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TELLERS OF TALES The days flew rapidly by.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “Let's tell tales,” suggested Jimmy.
TELLERSnounUS /ˈtelərz/
plural of “teller” — United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)
From this reading TELLERS OF TALES The days flew rapidly by.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLERS OF TALES The days flew rapidly by.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All four were sitting in the swing one warm spring day, under the surveillance of Billy's aunt, sewing on the veranda.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Here he was often joined by the three children whose acquaintance he had made the day after his arrival, and the quartette became staunch friends and chums.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Miss Minerva usually attempted to train Billy all the morning, and by the midday dinner hour she was so exhausted that she was glad to let him play in the front yard during the afternoon.
