adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There he saw a broad-winged bird sailing in wide, graceful circles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading There he saw a broad-winged bird sailing in wide, graceful circles.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
broad-winged
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From this reading There he saw a broad-winged bird sailing in wide, graceful circles.
bushesnounUS /ˈbʊʃəz/
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading There he saw a broad-winged bird sailing in wide, graceful circles.
clumpsnounUS /klʌmps/
plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading There he saw a broad-winged bird sailing in wide, graceful circles.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
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 Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
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 Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading There he saw a broad-winged bird sailing in wide, graceful circles.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading There he saw a broad-winged bird sailing in wide, graceful circles.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
tanglesnounUS /ˈtæŋɡəlz/
plural of “tangle” — a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
wanderingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋ/
migratory
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were plenty of bushes, clumps of tall grass, weeds and tangles of vines along the bank of the Big River, so that Peter felt quite safe there.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was doing this very thing on this particular morning when he happened to glance up in the blue, blue sky.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just out of curiosity, and because he possesses what is called the wandering foot, which means that he delights to roam about, Peter Rabbit had run over to the bank of the Big River.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There he saw a broad-winged bird sailing in wide, graceful circles.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He liked to sit gazing out over the water and wonder where it all came from and where it was going and what, kept it moving.
