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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phoebe and I have been to a Hen Conference at Buffington.
Andalusians
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From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Phoebe and I have been to a Hen Conference at Buffington.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Phoebe and I have been to a Hen Conference at Buffington.
begone
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From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
Buffington
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From this reading Phoebe and I have been to a Hen Conference at Buffington.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
Chinas
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From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
CochinnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪn/
Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
ConferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
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confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
CountessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
CrossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
Feverels
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From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
hnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Phoebe and I have been to a Hen Conference at Buffington.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
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IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Phoebe and I have been to a Hen Conference at Buffington.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
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JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
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lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
LeghornnounUS /ˈleɡhɔːrn/
a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
Minorcas
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From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
pnounUS /piː/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
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PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Phoebe and I have been to a Hen Conference at Buffington.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
pronouncesverbUS /prəˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
raisingnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
Shanghais
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From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phoebe and I have been to a Hen Conference at Buffington.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
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 It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
WhitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was for the purpose of raising the standard of the British Hen, and our local Countess, who is much interested in poultry, was in the chair.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a very learned body, but Phoebe had coached me so well that at the noon recess I could talk confidently with the members, discussing the various advantages of True and Crossed Minorcas, Feverels, Andalusians, Cochin Chinas, Shanghais, and the White Leghorn.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading (Phoebe, when she pronounces this word, leaves out the "h" and bears down heavily on the last syllable, so that it rhymes with begone!)
