adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He always had supposed that the Woodchucks were a family by themselves.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always had supposed that the Woodchucks were a family by themselves.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Just as soon as Old Mother Nature was ready to begin, Johnny Chuck was ready with a question.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He always had supposed that the Woodchucks were a family by themselves.
ChuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading Johnny Chuck was the first one on hand the next morning.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading He always had supposed that the Woodchucks were a family by themselves.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Johnny Chuck was the first one on hand the next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Johnny Chuck was the first one on hand the next morning.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Johnny Chuck was the first one on hand the next morning.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just as soon as Old Mother Nature was ready to begin, Johnny Chuck was ready with a question.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Johnny Chuck was the first one on hand the next morning.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Just as soon as Old Mother Nature was ready to begin, Johnny Chuck was ready with a question.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Just as soon as Old Mother Nature was ready to begin, Johnny Chuck was ready with a question.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Johnny Chuck was the first one on hand the next morning.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Just as soon as Old Mother Nature was ready to begin, Johnny Chuck was ready with a question.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Johnny Chuck was the first one on hand the next morning.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Johnny Chuck was the first one on hand the next morning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
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 Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Just as soon as Old Mother Nature was ready to begin, Johnny Chuck was ready with a question.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Just as soon as Old Mother Nature was ready to begin, Johnny Chuck was ready with a question.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Just as soon as Old Mother Nature was ready to begin, Johnny Chuck was ready with a question.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading He always had supposed that the Woodchucks were a family by themselves.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact is, Johnny was quite excited over the discovery that he had some near relatives.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Johnny Chuck was the first one on hand the next morning.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He always had supposed that the Woodchucks were a family by themselves.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as soon as Old Mother Nature was ready to begin, Johnny Chuck was ready with a question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Johnny Chuck was the first one on hand the next morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He always had supposed that the Woodchucks were a family by themselves.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now that he knew that he had some close relatives, he was filled with quite as much curiosity as ever Peter Rabbit possessed.
WoodchucksnounUS /ˈwʊdtʃʌks/
plural of “woodchuck” — reddish brown North American marmot
From this reading He always had supposed that the Woodchucks were a family by themselves.
