adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
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 BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you warm enough down there?" called Ned.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
beansnounUS /biːnz/
plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
BOYnounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Are you warm enough down there?" called Ned.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
chopsticksnounUS /ˈtʃɑːpstɪks/
plural of “chopstick” — one of a pair of slender sticks used as oriental tableware to eat food with
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Are you warm enough down there?" called Ned.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Are you warm enough down there?" called Ned.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
Ned
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From this reading "Are you warm enough down there?" called Ned.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
PONIESnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
Stacy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
Stacy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
STRANGELYadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
tablespoonsnounUS /ˈteɪbəlspuːnz/
plural of “tablespoon” — as much as a tablespoon will hold
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Are you warm enough down there?" called Ned.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Tad was informed of Stacy's skill with chopsticks, and they could hear him laughing over it, even though they were no longer able to see him.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "Are you warm enough down there?" called Ned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Supper finished, all hands turned in to help wash the dishes, and in a few moments the camp was again in perfect order.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BOY AND PONIES STRANGELY MISSING After all, the supper proved a very jolly meal, now that they were sure Tad was all right.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, again, the beans and bacon were pronounced excellent by each of them, and Stacy had made fully as good time with his crude chopsticks as had the others with the tablespoons.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you warm enough down there?" called Ned.
