106
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11
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117
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15
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From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
19
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25
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29
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39
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43
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47
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57
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59
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61
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70
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80
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89
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93
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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
Apple-Tree
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From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
Bolton
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From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
BroodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
Buz
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From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ONCE there was a nice young hen that we will call Mrs. Feathertop.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
CountrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
CricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
DivertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
DucksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
EnemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
ErectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
FamenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
Feathertopnoun
northeastern tropical African plant having feathery panicles
From this reading ONCE there was a nice young hen that we will call Mrs. Feathertop.
FeedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
GraysnounUS /ɡreɪz/
plural of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
HatchedadjectiveUS /hætʃt/
emerged from an egg
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
Hen-House
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From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
HistorynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
HumverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
Katy-Did
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From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
Magpie's
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From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
MischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ONCE there was a nice young hen that we will call Mrs. Feathertop.
NeighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
NestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading ONCE there was a nice young hen that we will call Mrs. Feathertop.
NutcrackernounUS /ˈnʌtkrækər/
a compound lever used to crack nuts open
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
NutcrackersnounUS /ˈnʌtkrækərz/
plural of “nutcracker” — a compound lever used to crack nuts open
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
ONCEadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading ONCE there was a nice young hen that we will call Mrs. Feathertop.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
SonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
SquirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A STORY.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading ONCE there was a nice young hen that we will call Mrs. Feathertop.
Tip-Topadverb
to the highest extent
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
Venturousadjective
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
WaitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The Brood Hatched 19 Feeding the Fame Robin 59 Erecting the Hen-House 15 The Hen that Hatched Ducks 25 Enemies in Waiting 39 The Nest in the Apple-Tree 47 Tip-Top in bad Company 57 Venturous Squirrels 89 _HEN THAT HATCHED DUCKS_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONCE there was a nice young hen that we will call Mrs. Feathertop.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ONCE there was a nice young hen that we will call Mrs. Feathertop.
WhiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Hen that Hatched Ducks 11 The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge 29 The History of Tip-Top 43 Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket 61 Mother Magpie’s Mischief 70 The Squirrels that live in a House 80 Hum, the Son of Buz 93 Our Country Neighbours 106 The Diverting History of Little Whiskey 117
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ONCE there was a nice young hen that we will call Mrs. Feathertop.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She was a hen of most excellent family, being a direct descendant of the Bolton Grays, and as pretty a young fowl as you could wish to see of a summer’s day.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ONCE there was a nice young hen that we will call Mrs. Feathertop.
