adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
AnnenounUS /æn/
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
BEARverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
Brewster
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From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
comp'ny
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From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
DANCEnounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Yes, a few young people.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
forgotverbUS /fərˈɡɑːt/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
FORKSnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
heer'd
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From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
Maynard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
Pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Yes, a few young people.
PitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
rancher's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
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 "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DANCE AT BEAR FORKS The interesting events which crowded each other, day after day, in this western life, so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit, a rancher's wife called just before noon, to deliver invitations.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport, or to any of her society friends, until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, a few young people.
you-all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah heer'd tell how you-all had comp'ny this summer?" were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Yes, a few young people.
