afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some are as big as dahlias, aren't they?"
aren't
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From this reading Some are as big as dahlias, aren't they?"
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some are as big as dahlias, aren't they?"
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
Bert
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From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some are as big as dahlias, aren't they?"
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
dahlias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some are as big as dahlias, aren't they?"
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
FRISKYadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪski/
playful like a lively kitten
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I pride myself on those zinnias," the uncle told Nan, "just see those yellows, and those pinks.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "I pride myself on those zinnias," the uncle told Nan, "just see those yellows, and those pinks.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I pride myself on those zinnias," the uncle told Nan, "just see those yellows, and those pinks.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
pinksnounUS /pɪŋks/
plural of “pink” — a light shade of red
From this reading "I pride myself on those zinnias," the uncle told Nan, "just see those yellows, and those pinks.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "I pride myself on those zinnias," the uncle told Nan, "just see those yellows, and those pinks.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
restingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I pride myself on those zinnias," the uncle told Nan, "just see those yellows, and those pinks.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some are as big as dahlias, aren't they?"
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I pride myself on those zinnias," the uncle told Nan, "just see those yellows, and those pinks.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bert, of course, was ready first; and soon he and Harry were running down the road to meet the other boys and perfect their plans for the picnic.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I pride myself on those zinnias," the uncle told Nan, "just see those yellows, and those pinks.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRISKY Although they were tired from their journey, the children had no idea of resting on that beautiful afternoon, so promptly after dinner the baggage was opened, and vacation clothes were put on.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nan began her pleasures by exploring the flower gardens with Uncle Daniel.
yellowsnounUS /ˈjeloʊz/
plural of “yellow” — yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons
From this reading "I pride myself on those zinnias," the uncle told Nan, "just see those yellows, and those pinks.
zinniasnounUS /ˈzɪniəz/
plural of “zinnia” — any of various plants of the genus Zinnia cultivated for their variously and brightly colored flower heads
From this reading "I pride myself on those zinnias," the uncle told Nan, "just see those yellows, and those pinks.
