addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “With his best things on; too.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Goodness!—what _were_ boys made for?”
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Goodness!—what _were_ boys made for?”
GoodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Goodness!—what _were_ boys made for?”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “With his best things on; too.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Goodness!—what _were_ boys made for?”
MORPHER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
MountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE TRIALS OF MRS.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIALS OF MRS.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIALS OF MRS.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “With his best things on; too.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “With his best things on; too.
TRIALSnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading THE TRIALS OF MRS.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
waywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Goodness!—what _were_ boys made for?”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Goodness!—what _were_ boys made for?”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
Wingdam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading MORPHER “Now, where on earth can that child be?” said Mrs. Morpher, shading her eyes with her hand, as she stood at the door of the “Mountain Ranch,” looking down the Wingdam road at sunset.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Morpher, without replying to this question, apparently addressed to himself as an adult representative of the wayward species, appeared at the door, and endeavored to pour oil on the troubled waters.
