adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
armfulnoun
the quantity that can be contained in the arms
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I'll manage better to-morrow, if I can.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I'll manage better to-morrow, if I can.
can't
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From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
Chris
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From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
I'll
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From this reading I'll manage better to-morrow, if I can.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I'll manage better to-morrow, if I can.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading I'll manage better to-morrow, if I can.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
Spade's
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From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I can't this evening," he answered; "the light is almost gone, and I've a good deal to get through with after dark.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll manage better to-morrow, if I can.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "I say, Chris, take a turn off and come down to Tom Spade's," he urged.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Christopher, who was descending from the loft with an armful of straw, paused midway of the ladder and regarded his visitor with perceptible hesitation.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading An hour later Christopher was at work in the stable, when he heard a careless whistle outside, and Will Fletcher looked in at the open door.
