ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Cora kept to herself her suspicions about Jim Peters.
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 Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The boys had almost lost hope of getting back their canoe.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The boys had almost lost hope of getting back their canoe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
Bess
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From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys had almost lost hope of getting back their canoe.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
CampnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The boys had almost lost hope of getting back their canoe.
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 CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
CozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
EXPLOITINGverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exploit” — use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The boys had almost lost hope of getting back their canoe.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
Hazel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cora kept to herself her suspicions about Jim Peters.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cora kept to herself her suspicions about Jim Peters.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The boys had almost lost hope of getting back their canoe.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cora kept to herself her suspicions about Jim Peters.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Cora kept to herself her suspicions about Jim Peters.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The boys had almost lost hope of getting back their canoe.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Cora kept to herself her suspicions about Jim Peters.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Cora kept to herself her suspicions about Jim Peters.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys had almost lost hope of getting back their canoe.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading CORA EXPLOITING There had been three delightful days at Camp Cozy.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They had searched the lake from shore to shore, offered rewards and had gone through the rest of the lost formula, but the boat was not returned.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cora managed most of the delight, with the able assistance of Belle and Bess, while Hazel did much toward discovering things that she declared all the girls ought to know, for Hazel's happiness was ever in obtaining knowledge.
