aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I like everything about the country, and the people that live in it.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
amazin
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From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOWN AND COUNTRY.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
bein
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From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
can't
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From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
COUNTRYnounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading TOWN AND COUNTRY.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading I like to see the early streak in the east, and look on the glorious sky when the sun rises.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I like everything about the country, and the people that live in it.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading I like to see the early streak in the east, and look on the glorious sky when the sun rises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
how
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From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
incidentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I like everything about the country, and the people that live in it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I like to see the early streak in the east, and look on the glorious sky when the sun rises.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I like everything about the country, and the people that live in it.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I like to see the early streak in the east, and look on the glorious sky when the sun rises.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I like everything about the country, and the people that live in it.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading I like to see the early streak in the east, and look on the glorious sky when the sun rises.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
sais
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From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I like to see the early streak in the east, and look on the glorious sky when the sun rises.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading I like to see the early streak in the east, and look on the glorious sky when the sun rises.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading I like to see the early streak in the east, and look on the glorious sky when the sun rises.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I like to see the early streak in the east, and look on the glorious sky when the sun rises.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I like everything about the country, and the people that live in it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am amazin’ fond of the country, and bein’ an early riser, I manage to lose none of its charms.
TOWNnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading TOWN AND COUNTRY.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I like to see the early streak in the east, and look on the glorious sky when the sun rises.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Doctor,” sais I, as we ascended the deck the following morning, “I can’t tell you how I have enjoyed these incidental runs on shore I have had during my cruise in the ‘Black Hawk.’
