AcrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
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 old man and the young girl stood on the bluff and watched all this with interest.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
barracudanounUS /ˌberəˈkuːdə/
any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
Cap'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
fisherboats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was their world.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The old man and the young girl stood on the bluff and watched all this with interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man and the young girl stood on the bluff and watched all this with interest.
MERMAIDSnounUS /ˈmɜːrmeɪdz/
plural of “mermaid” — half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man and the young girl stood on the bluff and watched all this with interest.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old man and the young girl stood on the bluff and watched all this with interest.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
rockbass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The old man and the young girl stood on the bluff and watched all this with interest.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here was their world.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
TrotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The old man and the young girl stood on the bluff and watched all this with interest.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The air was soft and warm and the sun turned the edges of the waves into sparkling diamonds.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading THE MERMAIDS The next morning, as soon as Trot had helped wipe the breakfast dishes and put them away in the cupboard, the little girl and Cap'n Bill started out toward the bluff.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old man and the young girl stood on the bluff and watched all this with interest.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Here was their world.
yellowtailnoun
superior food fish of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean with broad yellow stripe along the sides and on the tail
From this reading Across the bay the last of the fisherboats was speeding away out to sea, for well the fishermen knew this was an ideal day to catch rockbass, barracuda and yellowtail.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The old man and the young girl stood on the bluff and watched all this with interest.
