adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
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 "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
Bert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
fernnounUS /fɜːrn/
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Potatoes first!"
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
FUNnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
PotatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading "Potatoes first!"
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, how pretty!" the girls all exclaimed, as they beheld the "feast in the forest," as Nan put it.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading "All ready!" echoed the other boys, banging on an old boiler like the Turks do, instead of ringing a bell.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading And indeed it was pretty, for at each place was set a long plume of fern leaves with wood violets at the end, and what could be more beautiful than such a decoration?
WOODSnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FUN IN THE WOODS "Dinner served in the dining car!" called Bert through the woods, imitating the call of the porter on the Pullman car.
