adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading But still, to Peter’s agony, the thrushes were sulky.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “Quite so,” said Solomon, “and, of course, Peter would not allow you to work for nothing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But still, to Peter’s agony, the thrushes were sulky.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Quite so,” said Solomon, “and, of course, Peter would not allow you to work for nothing.
cumbrousadjective
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
fidgetverbUS /ˈfɪdʒɪt/
move restlessly
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
humansnounUS /ˈhjuːmənz/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Quite so,” said Solomon, “and, of course, Peter would not allow you to work for nothing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading But still, to Peter’s agony, the thrushes were sulky.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
QuiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Quite so,” said Solomon, “and, of course, Peter would not allow you to work for nothing.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Quite so,” said Solomon, “and, of course, Peter would not allow you to work for nothing.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Quite so,” said Solomon, “and, of course, Peter would not allow you to work for nothing.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But still, to Peter’s agony, the thrushes were sulky.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading But still, to Peter’s agony, the thrushes were sulky.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
thrush's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
thrushesnounUS /ˈθrʌʃəz/
plural of “thrush” — candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But still, to Peter’s agony, the thrushes were sulky.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Solomon explained hastily that what he meant was not one of the cumbrous boats that humans use; the proposed boat was to be simply a thrush’s nest large enough to hold Peter.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At this the thrushes began to fidget, which made Peter tremble for his scheme.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Quite so,” said Solomon, “and, of course, Peter would not allow you to work for nothing.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “We are very busy people,” they grumbled, “and this would be a big job.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Quite so,” said Solomon, “and, of course, Peter would not allow you to work for nothing.
