accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
EverybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Everybody was excited.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Everybody was excited.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
FrognounUS /frɑːɡ/
any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
GrandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
LaughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
lily-pad
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From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
ReallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
SmilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
SpottyadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːti/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody was excited.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Only Grandfather Frog, sitting on his big green lily-pad and watching for foolish green flies for his breakfast, appeared not to know that something unusual was going on.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Even Spotty the Turtle, who usually takes everything so calmly that some people think him stupid, climbed up on the highest point of an old log where he could see what was going on.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Really, he was just as much excited as the rest, but because he is very old and accounted very, very wise, it would not do for him to show it.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, Sir, everybody in the Smiling Pool and along the Laughing Brook was just bubbling over with excitement.
