adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
Cherie
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From this reading Well done, Cherie!
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Well done, Cherie!
DrawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “Drawing?
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
EpicsnounUS /ˈepɪks/
plural of “epic” — a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
fisher-boy
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From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
Gerald
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From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
Grinstead
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From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
hedgerownoun
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
HelpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
it's
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From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
KINGSLEY
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From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
LamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
MarksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
pebblenounUS /ˈpebəl/
a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
Renville
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From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
stilesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “stile” — an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
that's
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From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
UnderneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading See in every hedgerow Marks of angels’ feet; Epics in each pebble Underneath our feet.--C. KINGSLEY.
UnderwoodnounUS /ˈʌndərwʊd/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
water-colournoun
water-soluble pigment
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
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 Well done, Cherie!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
whilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “while” — a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Do the work that’s nearest, Though it’s dull at whiles, Helping, when we meet them, Lame dogs over stiles.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That’s a jolly little beggar; quite masterly, as old Renville would say,” exclaimed Gerald Underwood, looking at a charming water-colour of a little fisher-boy, which Mrs. Grinstead was just completing.
