adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
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 They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any time suits me," said the boy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
atenounUS /eɪt/
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading This confidence impressed Cap'n Bill, who said with a sigh:
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading "Any time suits me," said the boy.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
breakfastsnounUS /ˈbrekfəsts/
plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
Button-Bright's
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From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
Cap'n
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From this reading This confidence impressed Cap'n Bill, who said with a sigh:
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading This confidence impressed Cap'n Bill, who said with a sigh:
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading This confidence impressed Cap'n Bill, who said with a sigh:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
MagicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Any time suits me," said the boy.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Any time suits me," said the boy.
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading This confidence impressed Cap'n Bill, who said with a sigh:
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading "Any time suits me," said the boy.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This confidence impressed Cap'n Bill, who said with a sigh:
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Any time suits me," said the boy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
TrotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
Trot's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
UmbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They had early breakfasts at Trot's house, because they all went to bed early, and it is possible to sleep only a certain number of hours if one is healthy in body and mind.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He had taken his precious umbrella to bed with him and even carried it to the breakfast table, where he stood it between his knees as he ate; so now he held it close to him and said he was ready to fly at a moment's notice.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This confidence impressed Cap'n Bill, who said with a sigh:
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And right after breakfast Trot claimed Button-Bright's promise to take her to town with the Magic Umbrella.
