adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
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 THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
Bess
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From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys divided themselves--some going in each direction.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The boys divided themselves--some going in each direction.
DITCHnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The boys divided themselves--some going in each direction.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The boys divided themselves--some going in each direction.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
Gertrude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
GIRLnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The boys divided themselves--some going in each direction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
HurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Hurry!
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Presently Cora shouted "Jack!
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
Maud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently Cora shouted "Jack!
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
runaboutnounUS /ˈrʌnəbaʊt/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Presently Cora shouted "Jack!
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The boys divided themselves--some going in each direction.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The boys divided themselves--some going in each direction.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE DITCH When all the machines had been stopped there was a wild rush to the rescue--Bess and Belle with Gertrude hurrying back to where Daisy and Maud had been left, while Cora, Ray and Hazel ran forward to the side of the strange runabout.
