adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "And the girls, too," added Nan.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
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 "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I'll need another fellow to help me sail the ice-boat," spoke Bert.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
anyhowadverbUS /ˈenihaʊ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading I don't see what's the matter with all the fellows, anyhow, that they can't go."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
Bert
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From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
Bobbsey
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From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
can't
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From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
don't
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From this reading I don't see what's the matter with all the fellows, anyhow, that they can't go."
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading "I'll need another fellow to help me sail the ice-boat," spoke Bert.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading I don't see what's the matter with all the fellows, anyhow, that they can't go."
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "And the girls, too," added Nan.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I don't see what's the matter with all the fellows, anyhow, that they can't go."
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I'll need another fellow to help me sail the ice-boat," spoke Bert.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll need another fellow to help me sail the ice-boat," spoke Bert.
ice-boat
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From this reading "I'll need another fellow to help me sail the ice-boat," spoke Bert.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
LETTERSnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I don't see what's the matter with all the fellows, anyhow, that they can't go."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'll need another fellow to help me sail the ice-boat," spoke Bert.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I'll need another fellow to help me sail the ice-boat," spoke Bert.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "I'll need another fellow to help me sail the ice-boat," spoke Bert.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
SnownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "I'll need another fellow to help me sail the ice-boat," spoke Bert.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don't see what's the matter with all the fellows, anyhow, that they can't go."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don't see what's the matter with all the fellows, anyhow, that they can't go."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And the girls, too," added Nan.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
what's
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From this reading I don't see what's the matter with all the fellows, anyhow, that they can't go."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE LETTERS The day after Christmas, when Bert and Nan came home from having been to see a number of their friends, but not having succeeded in getting any of them to promise to make the trip to Snow Lodge, the two older Bobbsey twins were quite discouraged.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I don't see what's the matter with all the fellows, anyhow, that they can't go."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
you'll
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From this reading "Of course I know you'll do all you can, Nan, but we can't tell what might happen.
