adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
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 GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
angoranounUS /æŋˈɡɔːrə/
the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats
From this reading "And mama has bought the dearest angora kitten for me.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "And mama has bought the dearest angora kitten for me.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
CALLSnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
can't
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From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
catnounUS /kæt/
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
dearestnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "And mama has bought the dearest angora kitten for me.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And mama has bought the dearest angora kitten for me.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
Grafton
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From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
GWEN
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From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And mama has bought the dearest angora kitten for me.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've three white rabbits," said Rob, "and I want to show them to you, Polly."
I've
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From this reading "I've three white rabbits," said Rob, "and I want to show them to you, Polly."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading "And mama has bought the dearest angora kitten for me.
LenanounUS /ˈliːnə/
a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
Lindsey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
mamanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "And mama has bought the dearest angora kitten for me.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And mama has bought the dearest angora kitten for me.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
playmatesnounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪts/
plural of “playmate” — a companion at play
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
POLLY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
Polly's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading "I've three white rabbits," said Rob, "and I want to show them to you, Polly."
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
RobverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've three white rabbits," said Rob, "and I want to show them to you, Polly."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I've three white rabbits," said Rob, "and I want to show them to you, Polly."
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I've three white rabbits," said Rob, "and I want to show them to you, Polly."
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I've three white rabbits," said Rob, "and I want to show them to you, Polly."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
Vivian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I've three white rabbits," said Rob, "and I want to show them to you, Polly."
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lena Lindsey, with her brother Rob, Leslie Grafton, and Harry, Vivian Osborne, and, indeed, all of her little friends and playmates hastened to see her, to hear from Rose, and to tell all of the small neighborhood happenings that had occurred while she had been away.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading "I've three white rabbits," said Rob, "and I want to show them to you, Polly."
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading GWEN CALLS UPON POLLY Polly's return was hailed with delight, and it seemed as if every child in the neighborhood turned its steps to ward Sherwood Hall to greet her, and to hear all about her visit.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've three white rabbits," said Rob, "and I want to show them to you, Polly."
you'd
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From this reading I wish you'd come down soon and see it," urged Leslie; "it's just a baby cat and you can't help loving her, she's so cunning."
