adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading '“I can't say that they did,” said the English Elf.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading '“Did the Irish elves ever explain themselves to you, Red Rose?”
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
ElfnounUS /elf/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading '“I can't say that they did,” said the English Elf.
elvesnounUS /elvz/
an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources
From this reading '“Did the Irish elves ever explain themselves to you, Red Rose?”
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading '“I can't say that they did,” said the English Elf.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading '“Did the Irish elves ever explain themselves to you, Red Rose?”
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading '“Did the Irish elves ever explain themselves to you, Red Rose?”
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Prout.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
HungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading '“I can't say that they did,” said the English Elf.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading '“Did the Irish elves ever explain themselves to you, Red Rose?”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
MudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
Prout
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Prout.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading '“Did the Irish elves ever explain themselves to you, Red Rose?”
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading '“Did the Irish elves ever explain themselves to you, Red Rose?”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading '“I can't say that they did,” said the English Elf.
sailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading '“I can't say that they did,” said the English Elf.
SnugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
straw-built
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
stynounUS /staɪ/
an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading '“I can't say that they did,” said the English Elf.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading '“Did the Irish elves ever explain themselves to you, Red Rose?”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading '“Did the Irish elves ever explain themselves to you, Red Rose?”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading '“I can't say that they did,” said the English Elf.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Mud cabins swarm in This place so charming, With sailor garments Hung out to dry; And each abode is Snug and commodious, With pigs melodious In their straw-built sty.'
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You can't call it an explanation to say that a thing has always been that way, just: or that a thing would be a heap more bother any other way.”'
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading '“Did the Irish elves ever explain themselves to you, Red Rose?”
