adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had a kitten fell down the cistern and papa said it hurt the water.”
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had a kitten fell down the cistern and papa said it hurt the water.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can remember things that happened when I was four years old.”
cisternnounUS /ˈsɪstərn/
a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
From this reading I had a kitten fell down the cistern and papa said it hurt the water.”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had a kitten fell down the cistern and papa said it hurt the water.”
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I had a kitten fell down the cistern and papa said it hurt the water.”
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “I can remember things that happened when I was four years old.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “I can remember things that happened when I was four years old.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading I had a kitten fell down the cistern and papa said it hurt the water.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had a kitten fell down the cistern and papa said it hurt the water.”
Jane
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From this reading “So can I,” said Jane.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading I had a kitten fell down the cistern and papa said it hurt the water.”
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I can remember things that happened when I was four years old.”
papanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading I had a kitten fell down the cistern and papa said it hurt the water.”
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So can I,” said Jane.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I can remember things that happened when I was four years old.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I can remember things that happened when I was four years old.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I can remember when I was two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I can remember things that happened when I was four years old.”
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 I had a kitten fell down the cistern and papa said it hurt the water.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “I can remember things that happened when I was four years old.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I remember pretty much everything,” he said, as if in modest explanation of the performance which had excited the aged man's admiration.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “I can remember things that happened when I was four years old.”
