adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
Alviry
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From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
Fielding's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Uncle Jabez had a young man to help him in the mill.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Uncle Jabez had a young man to help him in the mill.
HOARDINGnounUS /ˈhɔːrdɪŋ/
large outdoor signboard
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle Jabez had a young man to help him in the mill.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
Jabez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Jabez had a young man to help him in the mill.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
Lumano
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Uncle Jabez had a young man to help him in the mill.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
MONEYnounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
Parloe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
PASSIONSnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
quarrelsomeadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/
given to quarreling
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Jabez had a young man to help him in the mill.
UPadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
WATERnounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading HOARDING UP: PASSIONS--MONEY--WATER This was Ruth Fielding's introduction to the Red Mill, its occupants, and its surroundings.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
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 The Lumano River was a wide stream and from the little window of the chamber that Aunt Alviry said would be her own, she could look both up and down the river for several miles.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was true, Aunt Alviry said, that Jasper Parloe had worked for some time at the Red Mill; but he was quarrelsome and Mr. Potter had declared he was not honest.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The spot was, indeed, beautiful, and an hour after she had arrived she knew that she would love it.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Uncle Jabez had a young man to help him in the mill.
