aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
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 I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
ASKSverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
Bobbsey
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From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
Bobbseys
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From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
brownroasted
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From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
candiesnounUS /ˈkændiz/
plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
cranberrynounUS /ˈkrænberi/
any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
Dinah
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From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
minceverbUS /mɪns/
make less severe or harsh
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
plumadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
puddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
pumpkinnounUS /ˈpʌmpkɪn/
a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
QUESTIONSnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
TETLOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that they would not be glad to have you, but they have so many friends that their house is sure to be filled over the holidays.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
turkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TETLOW ASKS QUESTIONS THANKSGIVING was celebrated in the Bobbsey home as it never had been before.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading For I am sure you would all be writing to me to ask where the Bobbseys lived, so that you might go and see them, and perhaps spend Christmas with them.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am afraid if I told you all that went on, of the big, brownroasted turkey, of the piles of crisp turkey, of the pumpkin and mince pies, of the nuts and candies, of the big dishes of cranberry sauce, and the plum pudding that Dinah carried in high above her head--I am afraid if I told you of all these things there would be trouble.
