adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
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 Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
anywayadverbUS /ˈeniweɪ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No matter what hour of the day Peter visited the Old Orchard he heard Redeye singing over in the maple-tree.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
FarmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading No matter what hour of the day Peter visited the Old Orchard he heard Redeye singing over in the maple-tree.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading No matter what hour of the day Peter visited the Old Orchard he heard Redeye singing over in the maple-tree.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
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 Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
maple-tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter what hour of the day Peter visited the Old Orchard he heard Redeye singing over in the maple-tree.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
nestingverbUS /ˈnestɪŋ/
-ing form of “nest” — inhabit a nest, usually after building
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No matter what hour of the day Peter visited the Old Orchard he heard Redeye singing over in the maple-tree.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading No matter what hour of the day Peter visited the Old Orchard he heard Redeye singing over in the maple-tree.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
OrchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading No matter what hour of the day Peter visited the Old Orchard he heard Redeye singing over in the maple-tree.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
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 Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
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 Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
RedeyenounUS /ˈredaɪ/
a night flight from which the passengers emerge with eyes red from lack of sleep
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading No matter what hour of the day Peter visited the Old Orchard he heard Redeye singing over in the maple-tree.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Peter used to think that if song is an expression of happiness, Redeye must be the happiest of all birds.
Vireos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading No matter what hour of the day Peter visited the Old Orchard he heard Redeye singing over in the maple-tree.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No matter what hour of the day Peter visited the Old Orchard he heard Redeye singing over in the maple-tree.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have guessed it anyway, because Redeye spent so much time in that tree during the nesting season.
WrennounUS /ren/
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading Peter Rabbit knew that they had a nest there because Jenny Wren had told him so.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Over in a maple-tree on the edge of Farmer Brown's door yard lived Mr. and Mrs. Redeye the Vireos.
