adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
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 Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
BACKadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading FRANK COMES BACK "Watch me dive in!"
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
Bert
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From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
Bobbsey
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From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can swim under water!"
COMESnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading FRANK COMES BACK "Watch me dive in!"
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading FRANK COMES BACK "Watch me dive in!"
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
FRANKadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK COMES BACK "Watch me dive in!"
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can swim under water!"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANK COMES BACK "Watch me dive in!"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
Let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FRANK COMES BACK "Watch me dive in!"
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading "I can swim under water!"
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I can swim under water!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
WatchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading FRANK COMES BACK "Watch me dive in!"
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "I can swim under water!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bert Bobbsey, his cousin Harry, Tom Mason and some other boys were standing on the bank of the little brook, or river, as it was sometimes called, all ready for a cool bath that hot summer day.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Let's see who can first swim across to the other side of the big hole!"
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The water of the "old swimming hole," as it was called, was not deep enough to be dangerous, and Mrs. Bobbsey was not afraid to have Bert go there without his father.
