adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he had lighted his pipe, Kit thoughtfully looked about.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On one side the barren moor, getting dim in the distance, rolled back to the edge of the low country.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading On one side the barren moor, getting dim in the distance, rolled back to the edge of the low country.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
BLEATARN
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From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
cairnnounUS /kern/
a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
CloseadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On one side the barren moor, getting dim in the distance, rolled back to the edge of the low country.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading On one side the barren moor, getting dim in the distance, rolled back to the edge of the low country.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading On one side the barren moor, getting dim in the distance, rolled back to the edge of the low country.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading On one side the barren moor, getting dim in the distance, rolled back to the edge of the low country.
fellsnounUS /felz/
plural of “fell” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
GHYLL
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From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had lighted his pipe, Kit thoughtfully looked about.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had lighted his pipe, Kit thoughtfully looked about.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
Herdwicks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he had lighted his pipe, Kit thoughtfully looked about.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
lambingverbUS /ˈlæmɪŋ/
-ing form of “lamb” — give birth to a lamb
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading When he had lighted his pipe, Kit thoughtfully looked about.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he had lighted his pipe, Kit thoughtfully looked about.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On one side the barren moor, getting dim in the distance, rolled back to the edge of the low country.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one side the barren moor, getting dim in the distance, rolled back to the edge of the low country.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading When he had lighted his pipe, Kit thoughtfully looked about.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading On one side the barren moor, getting dim in the distance, rolled back to the edge of the low country.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On one side the barren moor, getting dim in the distance, rolled back to the edge of the low country.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
Swinset
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From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading When he had lighted his pipe, Kit thoughtfully looked about.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading BLEATARN GHYLL It was getting dark when Kit and Tom, the shepherd, stopped to rest behind a cairn on the summit of Swinset moor.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Close by, the two score sheep stood in a compact flock, with heads towards the panting dogs.
withstandsverbUS /wɪθˈstændz/
third-person singular of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading They were Herdwicks, a small, hardy breed that best withstands the rain and snow that sweep the high fells in the lambing season.
