AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
blurtedverbUS /ˈblɜːrtɪd/
past form of “blurt” — utter impulsively
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading "That's so kind of you, Walter," she replied gratefully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
HARDadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
KEYnounUS /kiː/
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "That's so kind of you, Walter," she replied gratefully.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
LOCKverbUS /lɑːk/
fasten with a lock
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That's so kind of you, Walter," she replied gratefully.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
reddening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That's so kind of you, Walter," she replied gratefully.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
rinknounUS /rɪŋk/
building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
SayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Say!
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
skatesnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "That's so kind of you, Walter," she replied gratefully.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's so kind of you, Walter," she replied gratefully.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I'd do a whole lot more for you than _that_," blurted out the boy, his face reddening.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE KEY TO A HARD LOCK The young people had planned to spend that next forenoon at a skating rink, where the ice was known to be good; but Nan ran away right after breakfast to meet her father's train, intending to join the crowd at the rink later.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll take your skates for you, Nan," Walter assured her, as she set forth for the station.
