adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
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 "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let us get ready at once.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
Bess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
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 SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Let us get ready at once.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us get ready at once.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "To make our way with," replied the practical Hazel.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
Nettie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Let us get ready at once.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "To make our way with," replied the practical Hazel.
PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading "To make our way with," replied the practical Hazel.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Let us get ready at once.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "To make our way with," replied the practical Hazel.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
SEARCHINGadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us get ready at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "To make our way with," replied the practical Hazel.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SEARCHING PARTY "I know something has happened to Cora," Hazel was lamenting, "and I am afraid we have lost good time in not going with the boys.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "It is not easy to get about in woods on a dark night like this," and she gave a look at the lights to make sure they were all right.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here Bess and Belle, you take these lanterns, Nettie carry matches--and take a strong mountain stick, and--" "Oh, mercy!" exclaimed Belle, in terror, "why should we need a strong stick!"
