aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “And the largest member of the family reminds me very much of the one we learned about yesterday.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And the largest member of the family reminds me very much of the one we learned about yesterday.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “Go to the head of the class, Peter,” said Old Mother Nature, smiling.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “I know!” cried Peter Rabbit.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
GoverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go to the head of the class, Peter,” said Old Mother Nature, smiling.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “Go to the head of the class, Peter,” said Old Mother Nature, smiling.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know!” cried Peter Rabbit.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “You mean Jerry Muskrat.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know!” cried Peter Rabbit.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading “And the largest member of the family reminds me very much of the one we learned about yesterday.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “And the largest member of the family reminds me very much of the one we learned about yesterday.”
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “You mean Jerry Muskrat.”
meeting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “And the largest member of the family reminds me very much of the one we learned about yesterday.”
MicenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “And the largest member of the family reminds me very much of the one we learned about yesterday.”
MuskratnounUS /ˈmʌskræt/
the brown fur of a muskrat
From this reading “You mean Jerry Muskrat.”
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “And the largest member of the family reminds me very much of the one we learned about yesterday.”
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
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 “I know!” cried Peter Rabbit.
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 “I know!” cried Peter Rabbit.
RatnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading “And the largest member of the family reminds me very much of the one we learned about yesterday.”
RodentnounUS /ˈroʊdənt/
relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Go to the head of the class, Peter,” said Old Mother Nature, smiling.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “And the largest member of the family reminds me very much of the one we learned about yesterday.”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Now we come to the largest family of the Rodent order, the Rat family, which of course includes the Mice,” said Old Mother Nature, after calling school to order at the old meeting-place.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading “And the largest member of the family reminds me very much of the one we learned about yesterday.”
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You mean Jerry Muskrat.”
