adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
a-goin
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From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
allers
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From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
couldn't
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From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
Davie's
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From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
don't
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From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
FIGHTverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
goin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
HILLnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
JoelnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
PeppersnounUS /ˈpepərz/
plural of “pepper” — climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
raspberrynounUS /ˈræzberi/
woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
ree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
saltnounUS /sɔːlt/
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
shortcakenounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkeɪk/
very short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
smackingnounUS /ˈsmækɪŋ/
the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
STRAWBERRYnounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
thnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
Tisbett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading I allers let Bill an' Jerry rest a full hour," pulling out the big silver watch again.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Oh, David!" he seized little Davie's arm tightly, "raspberry shortcake, she said; that's what Polly was telling about she hoped we could have sometime."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
XVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
From this reading XVII THE FIGHT AT STRAWBERRY HILL "Now, then," exclaimed Mr. Tisbett, when dinner was over, and the little Peppers declared they couldn't eat any more, "I'm a-goin' to set out on th' porch a minute or two.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes sir-_ree_!" cried Joel, smacking his lips; "we don't have anything but potatoes and salt for our dinner.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "When I'm a man," cried Joel, leaning back in his chair, wishing he could eat some more raspberry shortcake, "I'm goin' to have a watch just like yours, Mr. Tisbett."
