adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading How they did bear on, those great strapping fellows!
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How they did bear on, those great strapping fellows!
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading How they did bear on, those great strapping fellows!
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Turn, turn, turn, what a weary go it was.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading How they did bear on, those great strapping fellows!
grindernounUS /ˈɡraɪndər/
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
grindstonenounUS /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/
a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How they did bear on, those great strapping fellows!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How they did bear on, those great strapping fellows!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
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 Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
scythes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
strappingadjectiveUS /ˈstræpɪŋ/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading How they did bear on, those great strapping fellows!
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How they did bear on, those great strapping fellows!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading How they did bear on, those great strapping fellows!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
wabbled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, it was nothing to do, just turn the grindstone a few minutes for this and that one before breakfast; any "hired man" was authorized to order the boy to turn the grindstone.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Turn, turn, turn, what a weary go it was.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Turn, turn, turn, what a weary go it was.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading For my part, I used to like a grindstone that "wabbled" a good deal on its axis, for when I turned it fast, it put the grinder on a lively lookout for cutting his hands, and entirely satisfied his desire that I should "turn faster."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But if the scythes cut well and swing merrily, it is due to the boy who turned the grindstone.
