adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Gregory was greatly fatigued, and soon went to his room also.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
Annie
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From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
DREAMnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
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 But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Gregory was greatly fatigued, and soon went to his room also.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Gregory was greatly fatigued, and soon went to his room also.
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 Gregory was greatly fatigued, and soon went to his room also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gregory was greatly fatigued, and soon went to his room also.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
rain-storm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
roastingnounUS /ˈroʊstɪŋ/
cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gregory was greatly fatigued, and soon went to his room also.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Gregory was greatly fatigued, and soon went to his room also.
sperit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading But even the delights of roasting chestnuts from the abundant spoils of the afternoon could not keep the heads of the children from drooping early.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gregory was greatly fatigued, and soon went to his room also.
Tuggar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
WALTON'SnounUS /ˈwɔːltənz/
possessive form of “walton” — English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gregory was greatly fatigued, and soon went to his room also.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading MISS WALTON'S DREAM The hickory fire burned cheerily in the parlor after tea, and all drew gladly around its welcome blaze.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gregory was greatly fatigued, and soon went to his room also.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned dim and uncertain, and by the time they had gathered at the breakfast-table, a northeast rain-storm had set in with a driving gale.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you will go to church 'in sperit' this morning, as Mr. Tuggar would say," said Gregory, addressing Annie.
