absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
all-destroying
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From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But he could not help it, mother," said Kitty.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading "Help it!" exclaimed Mrs. Carson.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "But he could not help it, mother," said Kitty.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't expect him to help it.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Help it!" exclaimed Mrs. Carson.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I didn't expect him to help it.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
flashedverbUS /flæʃt/
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But he could not help it, mother," said Kitty.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "But he could not help it, mother," said Kitty.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I didn't expect him to help it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't expect him to help it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But he could not help it, mother," said Kitty.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading "But he could not help it, mother," said Kitty.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "But he could not help it, mother," said Kitty.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Help it!" exclaimed Mrs. Carson.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But he could not help it, mother," said Kitty.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But he could not help it, mother," said Kitty.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What I want--" Suddenly she stopped.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading What I want--" Suddenly she stopped.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading What I want--" Suddenly she stopped.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I didn't expect him to help it.
vegetable-beds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What I want--" Suddenly she stopped.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I want--" Suddenly she stopped.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her eyes flashed brighter, her mouth opened wider, and she became more and more excited as she noticed the absence of the sheds, fences, or vegetable-beds which had found themselves in the course of my all-destroying dwelling.
