adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
BuzzardnounUS /ˈbʌzərd/
a New World vulture that is common in South America and Central America and the southern United States
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Yes, Sir, it certainly was a funny sight.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was a little procession of five of his friends of the Smiling Pool.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was a little procession of five of his friends of the Smiling Pool.
funnyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌni/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
hadn't
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From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a little procession of five of his friends of the Smiling Pool.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, Sir, it certainly was a funny sight.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a little procession of five of his friends of the Smiling Pool.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
MinknounUS /mɪŋk/
the expensive fur of a mink
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
Mistah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a little procession of five of his friends of the Smiling Pool.
Ol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
OtternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
PoolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading It was a little procession of five of his friends of the Smiling Pool.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading It was a little procession of five of his friends of the Smiling Pool.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Yes, Sir, it certainly was a funny sight.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
SmilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It was a little procession of five of his friends of the Smiling Pool.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ol' Mistah Buzzard, sailing high in the blue, blue sky, looked down on a funny sight.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, Sir, it certainly was a funny sight.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading First was Billy Mink, who, because he is slim and nimble, moves so quickly it sometimes is hard to follow him.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Behind him was Little Joe Otter, whose legs are so short that he almost looks as if he hadn't any.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, Sir, it certainly was a funny sight.
