adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
Annie
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From this reading "And if I can, why should I not?" asked Annie, kindly.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And if I can, why should I not?" asked Annie, kindly.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
BURRS
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From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
CHESTNUTadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading "Indeed, Miss Walton, I would crawl up first.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Indeed, Miss Walton, I would crawl up first.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
GiveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if I can, why should I not?" asked Annie, kindly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed, Miss Walton, I would crawl up first.
INTERPRETINGnounUS /ˈɪntərpretɪŋ/
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "And if I can, why should I not?" asked Annie, kindly.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And if I can, why should I not?" asked Annie, kindly.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "And if I can, why should I not?" asked Annie, kindly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
SupposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Give me your hand, that as your attendant I may at least appear to assist you in climbing, though I suppose you justly think you could help me more than I can you."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Indeed, Miss Walton, I would crawl up first.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "And if I can, why should I not?" asked Annie, kindly.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Indeed, Miss Walton, I would crawl up first.
wretchedadjectiveUS /ˈretʃɪd/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading INTERPRETING CHESTNUT BURRS The conversation had taken a turn that Gregory wished to avoid, so he said: "Miss Walton, you regard me as wretched authority on theology, and therefore my opinions will go for nothing.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Suppose we join the children on the hill, for I am most anxious to commence the search for the clew to your favor.
