adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The spells of good nature arrived more seldom in his uncle's heart.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
babyhoodnounUS /ˈbeɪbihʊd/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
calf-feeding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
cow-milking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The spells of good nature arrived more seldom in his uncle's heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The spells of good nature arrived more seldom in his uncle's heart.
hen-feeding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
listverbUS /lɪst/
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The spells of good nature arrived more seldom in his uncle's heart.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The spells of good nature arrived more seldom in his uncle's heart.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
pig-feeding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
Prue
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
red-nosed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
RolfnounUS /roʊlf/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading The spells of good nature arrived more seldom in his uncle's heart.
sharp-eyedadjective
having very keen vision
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading The spells of good nature arrived more seldom in his uncle's heart.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading What a list there was.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The spells of good nature arrived more seldom in his uncle's heart.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
vanishedadjectiveUS /ˈvænɪʃt/
having passed out of existence
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aunt Prue, sharp-eyed and red-nosed, was actually shy at first, but all formality vanished as Rolf was taught the mysteries of pig-feeding, hen-feeding, calf-feeding, cow-milking, and launched by list only in a vast number of duties familiar to him from his babyhood.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a list there was.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading An outsider might have wondered if Aunt Prue was saving anything for herself, but Rolf was used to toil.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He worked without ceasing and did his best, only to learn in time that the best could win no praise, only avert punishment.
