adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
AidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading “Aunt Minerva's gone to the Aid Society,” remarked the host.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Aunt Minerva's gone to the Aid Society,” remarked the host.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading “Aunt Minerva's gone to the Aid Society,” remarked the host.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
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 “Aunt Minerva's gone to the Aid Society,” remarked the host.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
INDIANSnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
Lina
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From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
LO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LO!
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
Minerva's
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From this reading “Aunt Minerva's gone to the Aid Society,” remarked the host.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
POORadjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Aunt Minerva's gone to the Aid Society,” remarked the host.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
SamnounUS /sæm/
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
skippingverbUS /ˈskɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “skip” — bypass
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading “Aunt Minerva's gone to the Aid Society,” remarked the host.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
sulks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was lonesome and the prospect of companionship was too alluring for him to nurse his anger longer.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE POOR INDIANS Billy had just decided to run down to the livery stable to pay Sam Lamb a visit when the gate opened, and Lina and Frances, their beloved dolls in their arms, came skipping in.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jimmy, who had had a difference with Billy and was in the sulks on his own side of the fence, immediately crawled over and joined the others in the swing.
