AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
becknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Following the dyke until he came to the road, he sat down on the bridge and lighted his pipe.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
dalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Kit did not know if he was pleased or not.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
dykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
FollowingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following the dyke until he came to the road, he sat down on the bridge and lighted his pipe.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Kit did not know if he was pleased or not.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
KITnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Kit did not know if he was pleased or not.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading Following the dyke until he came to the road, he sat down on the bridge and lighted his pipe.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kit did not know if he was pleased or not.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Following the dyke until he came to the road, he sat down on the bridge and lighted his pipe.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Kit did not know if he was pleased or not.
Osborn
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From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
Osborn's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Following the dyke until he came to the road, he sat down on the bridge and lighted his pipe.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Kit did not know if he was pleased or not.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Following the dyke until he came to the road, he sat down on the bridge and lighted his pipe.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Following the dyke until he came to the road, he sat down on the bridge and lighted his pipe.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
TELLSnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was some satisfaction in feeling that he had done a good job, but he did not think Osborn deserved the help his neighbors had given.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading KIT TELLS A STORY The rain stopped at night, the next day was fine, and in the afternoon Kit went up the dale to look at the mended dyke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had stood better than he had thought, the beck was falling, and Osborn's fields were safe until another flood came down.
