adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
ACCIDENTnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
Annie
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From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
breakfast-table
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From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
dazzles
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From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
distinctnessnoun
the quality of being sharp and clear
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
don't
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From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
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 "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
harshnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
MOUNTAINSnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
purifiedverbUS /ˈpjʊrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “purify” — remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
regretfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretfəl/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
relentings
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From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading AN ACCIDENT IN THE MOUNTAINS In view of her recent stormy mood, Nature seemed full of regretful relentings on Monday, and, as if to make amends for her harshness, assumed something of a summer softness.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading "It is a splendid day for a mountain ramble," said Annie, with vivacity, at the breakfast-table.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun had not the glaring brightness that dazzles, and the atmosphere, purified by the recent rain, revealed through its crystal depths objects with unusual distinctness.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Nothing would please me more," said his daughter, cordially; "that is, if Mr. Gregory feels equal to the fatigue."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why don't you take old Dolly and the mountain wagon, and show Mr. Gregory some of our fine views this afternoon?" asked Mr. Walton.
