adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
AdvicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
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AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
AmbitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
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AmbitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
Barbara
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From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
BundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
CandynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
CastlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
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Cat-Fish
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Chanticleer
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ChildnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
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ChoicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
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CHRISTMASnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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CIRCUMSTANCEnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
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Claus
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ClocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
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CloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
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ComparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
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ConspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
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couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Well here's a couple of verses, Dick, Read them if you wish!
CrackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
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CuckoonounUS /ˈkʌkuː/
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
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DESIREnounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading Well here's a couple of verses, Dick, Read them if you wish!
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
DreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
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DrumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
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earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
ExplorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
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FireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
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fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
FlowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
GardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
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goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
He'd
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From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
Here's
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From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
HumornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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I'd
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From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Well here's a couple of verses, Dick, Read them if you wish!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
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LaughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
MoraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
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MousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
MusingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
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MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
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NaturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
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notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well here's a couple of verses, Dick, Read them if you wish!
OmissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
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onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
ParadenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
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ParentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
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ParenthoodnounUS /ˈperənthʊd/
the state of being a parent
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pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
PrayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
PreferencesnounUS /ˈprefərənsɪz/
plural of “preference” — a strong liking
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ProblemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
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RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
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ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
ReadverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Well here's a couple of verses, Dick, Read them if you wish!
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
RoyaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
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SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
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SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
SentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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SeriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
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singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Now Dick's not much at reading rhymes, He'd rather sit and fish.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
SongnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
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SONGSnounUS /sɔːŋz/
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
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SpeculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
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StarnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
SummernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
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TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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Theatricals
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thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Well here's a couple of verses, Dick, Read them if you wish!
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
TinselverbUS /ˈtɪnsəl/
impart a cheap brightness to
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
TracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
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TREEnounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Well here's a couple of verses, Dick, Read them if you wish!
VisitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
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WatchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
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Water-Lily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well here's a couple of verses, Dick, Read them if you wish!
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
WindmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading Summer Explorer Spring Wish Ambition Dreams Water-Lily Humor Independence A Comparison Speculation Parade Flower Preferences Parental Advice Song for a Child Watching Clouds Problem Garden Musings My Garden Tracks Chanticleer Rainbow Windmill Cat-Fish Visiting Castles Parenthood SONGS OF CIRCUMSTANCE Moral Song Serious Omission Choice Natural Fireworks Conspiracy Cuckoo Clock The Sentinel Royalty Crackers The Drum Theatricals Sally
WinkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading Here's a rhyme for Barbara, Laughing white and pink, Here's a rhyme for smiling Ted, And one for Wink.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Well here's a couple of verses, Dick, Read them if you wish!
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading SONGS FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE Bundles The Candy Santa Claus The Tinsel Star The Ambitious Mouse Prayer SONGS OF DESIRE Summer Explorer I'd like to be a gypsy With gold rings in my ears, Along the road to sit and sing, And not do another thing For years and years;
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well here's a couple of verses, Dick, Read them if you wish!
