adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
CardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
denizennounUS /ˈdenəzən/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
farmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
fluffnounUS /flʌf/
any light downy material
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
furredadjective
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "See here!
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See here!
sumacnounUS /ˈsuːmæk/
wood of a sumac
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
topmostadjective
at or nearest to the top
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
twigverbUS /twɪɡ/
branch out in a twiglike manner
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In past days the Cardinal had brooded an hour every morning while his mate went to take her exercise, bathe, and fluff in the sun parlour.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He was commanding the farmer and every furred and feathered denizen of the river bottom to see; then he fought like a wild thing if any of them ventured close, for great things were happening in the sumac.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was beside himself with a new and delightful excitement, and he found it impossible to refrain from giving vent to his feelings.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading See here!" demanded the Cardinal The mandate repeatedly rang from the topmost twig of the thorn tree, and yet the Cardinal was not in earnest.
