adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
AmitynounUS /ˈæmɪti/
a cordial disposition
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading Something happened before the week was out, that quite put his intention aside.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Something happened before the week was out, that quite put his intention aside.
Bess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
Harley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Something happened before the week was out, that quite put his intention aside.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Something happened before the week was out, that quite put his intention aside.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Something happened before the week was out, that quite put his intention aside.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
PondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Something happened before the week was out, that quite put his intention aside.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Something happened before the week was out, that quite put his intention aside.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something happened before the week was out, that quite put his intention aside.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Indeed, Nan declared that two important happenings just then changed the current of affairs at the little cottage on Amity Street and that she had a principal part in the action of the first of these unexpected happenings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something happened before the week was out, that quite put his intention aside.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Something happened before the week was out, that quite put his intention aside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was lovely skating on Norway Pond, and both Nan and her chum, Bess Harley, were devoted to the sport.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Nan had been unable to be on the ice Saturdays, because of her home tasks; but when her lessons were learned, she was allowed to go after supper.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It happened, however, that Mr. Sherwood did not go to Chicago to work in the machine shop.
