adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
AidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
ain't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
ALGERNON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy was in the swing in Miss Minerva's yard.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on over,” he invited.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
grownupnounUS /ˈɡroʊnʌp/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Come on over,” he invited.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading “Come on over,” he invited.
ironingnounUS /ˈaɪərnɪŋ/
garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
JONESnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
LadiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
ligion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
Minerva's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Billy was in the swing in Miss Minerva's yard.
mish'nary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Billy was in the swing in Miss Minerva's yard.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Come on over,” he invited.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
pol'tician
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
reckonverbUS /ˈrekən/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Billy was in the swing in Miss Minerva's yard.
tnounUS /tiː/
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
whippings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I can't,” was the reply across the fence, “I'm so good now I 'bout got 'ligion; I reckon I'm going to be a mish'nary or a pol'tician, one or t' other when I'm a grownup man 'cause I'm so good; I ain't got but five whippings this week.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. ALGERNON JONES Again was it Monday, with the Ladies Aid Society in session.
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 Jimmy was sitting on the grass in his own front yard, in full view of Sarah Jane, who was ironing clothes in her cabin with strict orders to keep him at home.
