andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
belongverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋ/
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
contemplativeadjectiveUS /kənˈtemplətɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
CoververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The gaufre seller decks his shop and lights his stove.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading Joy and festivity.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
gaufre
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From this reading The gaufre seller decks his shop and lights his stove.
gossipingnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/
a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gaufre seller decks his shop and lights his stove.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
idlers
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inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is Sunday.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is Sunday.
JoynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Joy and festivity.
kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The gaufre seller decks his shop and lights his stove.
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 Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
mammas
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noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
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nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
promenaders
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RECOLLECTIONSnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
sellernounUS /ˈselər/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading The gaufre seller decks his shop and lights his stove.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading The gaufre seller decks his shop and lights his stove.
StealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The gaufre seller decks his shop and lights his stove.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It is Sunday.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
toilettes
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From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Steal through the branches, bright sunlight, and you, studious promenaders, contemplative idlers, mammas in bright toilettes, gossiping nurses, noisy children, and hungry babies, take possession of your kingdom; these long walks belong to you.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading OLD RECOLLECTIONS Cover yourselves with fine green leaves, tall trees casting your peaceful shade.
