adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
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 His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
Curdie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When his meal was ready, she left him to eat it, and hurried to the mine to let his father know he was safe.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading When his meal was ready, she left him to eat it, and hurried to the mine to let his father know he was safe.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
Irene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When his meal was ready, she left him to eat it, and hurried to the mine to let his father know he was safe.
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 When his meal was ready, she left him to eat it, and hurried to the mine to let his father know he was safe.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When his meal was ready, she left him to eat it, and hurried to the mine to let his father know he was safe.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When his meal was ready, she left him to eat it, and hurried to the mine to let his father know he was safe.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When his meal was ready, she left him to eat it, and hurried to the mine to let his father know he was safe.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When his meal was ready, she left him to eat it, and hurried to the mine to let his father know he was safe.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading When his meal was ready, she left him to eat it, and hurried to the mine to let his father know he was safe.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
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 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
wakeverbUS /weɪk/
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading When she came back, she found him fast asleep upon her bed; nor did he wake until his father came home in the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His mother gave a cry of joy when she saw him, and at once set about getting him something to eat, asking him questions all the time, which he did not answer so cheerfully as usual.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading 'Now, Curdie,' his mother said, as they sat at supper, 'tell us the whole story from beginning to end, just as it all happened.'
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Curdie and His Mother Curdie went up the mountain neither whistling nor singing, for he was vexed with Irene for taking him in, as he called it; and he was vexed with himself for having spoken to her so angrily.
