adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After Pearl's address, the ladies of the district served refreshments, and a good time was spent.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
bonesnounUS /boʊnz/
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
ChickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
ClassnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading "After Pearl's address, the ladies of the district served refreshments, and a good time was spent.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "After Pearl's address, the ladies of the district served refreshments, and a good time was spent.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
he'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
INKnounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "After Pearl's address, the ladies of the district served refreshments, and a good time was spent.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
Millford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
NormaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
parliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
Pearl's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "After Pearl's address, the ladies of the district served refreshments, and a good time was spent.
POWERnounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading "After Pearl's address, the ladies of the district served refreshments, and a good time was spent.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "After Pearl's address, the ladies of the district served refreshments, and a good time was spent.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "After Pearl's address, the ladies of the district served refreshments, and a good time was spent.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
suffragenounUS /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
Teacher'snounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POWER OF INK The Chicken Hill correspondent of the Millford "Mercury" described the meeting in the school as follows:
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "After Pearl's address, the ladies of the district served refreshments, and a good time was spent.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Pearl is a great favorite, and certainly disappointed no one, for she gave an address on present day questions which will not soon be forgotten.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading "The Chicken Hill School was the scene of a happy gathering on Friday afternoon last, when the neighbors and friends gathered to welcome home Pearl Watson, who has just completed a successful First Class Teacher's Normal course in Winnipeg.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Pearl is an out and out believer in temperance and woman suffrage, and before she was through, she had every one with her--as one man put it, he'd like to see the woman vote, if for nothing else than to get Pearl Watson into parliament, for there would sure be hides on the barn door if she ever got there, and a rustling of dry bones."
