adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
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 He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
Bert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
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 The sun is not hot."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
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 Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
PEASnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
pickverbUS /pɪk/
select carefully from a group
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
PICKINGnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
spoilingnounUS /ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
the process of becoming spoiled
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun is not hot."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading PICKING PEAS "Mother," said Harry, using that loved name to show that what he was about to say was something important, "Peter Burns is sick.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, my dear," replied Aunt Sarah, "it would be very nice of you to help Peter; he has always been a kind neighbor.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He has not been able to work since the cannon exploded and gave him the shock, and all his peas are spoiling because there's no one to pick them.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mrs. Burns hired some boys yesterday, but they broke down so many vines she had to stop them; and, mother, would you mind if Bert and I picked some to-day?
