AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
ADVENTUREverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
alertlyadverbUS /əˈlɜːrtli/
in mentally perceptive and responsive way
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
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 It peeped busily in all directions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
balancingnounUS /ˈbælənsɪŋ/
getting two things to correspond
From this reading Its toes were spread to their full extent for balancing purposes.
bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The robin had just swung up from a lilac branch below.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The robin had just swung up from a lilac branch below.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading It peeped busily in all directions.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
COMEverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It peeped busily in all directions.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Its toes were spread to their full extent for balancing purposes.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
Felix's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its toes were spread to their full extent for balancing purposes.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The robin had just swung up from a lilac branch below.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Its toes were spread to their full extent for balancing purposes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The robin had just swung up from a lilac branch below.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The robin had just swung up from a lilac branch below.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading The robin had just swung up from a lilac branch below.
MARIA'SnounUS /mərˈiːəz/
possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
PARTICULARadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Its toes were spread to their full extent for balancing purposes.
robinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Its toes were spread to their full extent for balancing purposes.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The robin had just swung up from a lilac branch below.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Its toes were spread to their full extent for balancing purposes.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its toes were spread to their full extent for balancing purposes.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Its toes were spread to their full extent for balancing purposes.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
unsureadjectiveUS /ənˈʃʊr/
lacking self-confidence
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
window-sill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DAY HAS COME MARIA'S PARTICULAR ADVENTURE The day was hardly born, and still unsure of itself, when a robin with its tail cocked up stood up alertly on the window-sill of Uncle Felix's bedroom, peeped in through the open sash, and noticed the objects in front of it with a certain deliberation.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading These objects were half in shadow, but, unlike those it was most familiar with, they did not move in the breeze that stirred the world outside.
