adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You may sit here after a while," Nan said to Bert.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were quite like old travelers; at least Nan and Bert were.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
Bert
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From this reading They were quite like old travelers; at least Nan and Bert were.
Bobbsey
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From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
Flossie
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From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
Freddie
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From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You may sit here after a while," Nan said to Bert.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were quite like old travelers; at least Nan and Bert were.
lettingnounUS /ˈletɪŋ/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were quite like old travelers; at least Nan and Bert were.
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 For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
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 IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may sit here after a while," Nan said to Bert.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading They were quite like old travelers; at least Nan and Bert were.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They were quite like old travelers; at least Nan and Bert were.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They were quite like old travelers; at least Nan and Bert were.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You may sit here after a while," Nan said to Bert.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For Flossie and Freddie there was always sure to be something new and strange on such a long railroad trip.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were quite like old travelers; at least Nan and Bert were.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading They were quite like old travelers; at least Nan and Bert were.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were quite like old travelers; at least Nan and Bert were.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "You may sit here after a while," Nan said to Bert.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The two older twins had picked out a nice seat in the center of the car, and were comfortably settled, Bert kindly letting Nan sit next to the window.
YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading IN NEW YORK The Bobbsey twins had been to so many places, and had so often ridden in railroad trains, that this first part of their trip--journeying in the steam cars--was nothing new to them.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may sit here after a while," Nan said to Bert.
