adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Preparations were carried on with vigor.
ChickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
children's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
DISTURBERnoun
a troubler who interrupts or interferes with peace and quiet; someone who causes disorder and commotion
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
FrayedadjectiveUS /freɪd/
worn away or tattered along the edges
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
INNOCENTadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
landmarknounUS /ˈlændmɑːrk/
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
mousyadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊsi/
quiet and timid and ineffectual
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Preparations were carried on with vigor.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
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 THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Preparations were carried on with vigor.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
pulsated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
saggedverbUS /sæɡd/
inflected form of “sag” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
scrubbedadjectiveUS /skrʌbd/
made clean by scrubbing
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
SeatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Seats were scrubbed by owners, and many an ancient landmark of ink was lost forever.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Preparations were carried on with vigor.
warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Country children have capabilities for enjoyment that the city child knows nothing about, and to the boys and girls at Chicken Hill the prospect of a program, a speech from Pearl Watson, and a supper--was most alluring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Preparations were carried on with vigor.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Frayed window blinds that had sagged and dropped, and refused to go up or down, were taken down and rolled and put back neat and even, and the scholars warned not to touch them; the stove got a rubbing with old newspapers; mousy corners of desks were cleaned out--and objectionable slate rags discarded.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE INNOCENT DISTURBER If there was any lack of enthusiasm among the parents it had no reflection in the children's minds, for the Chicken Hill School, after the great announcement, simply pulsated with excitement.
