adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "I believe he does," agreed the other lad.
ALARMEDadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe he does," agreed the other lad.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
dadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I believe he does," agreed the other lad.
Don't
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From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I believe he does," agreed the other lad.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe he does," agreed the other lad.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading "I believe he does," agreed the other lad.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I believe he does," agreed the other lad.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
SWIFTadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
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 SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
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 "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, I must say I certainly have enjoyed the outing so far," admitted the inventor with a smile.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading "I'll leave it to Ned if you don't look more contented and less worried."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SWIFT IS ALARMED "Don't you feel better already, dad?" asked Tom that noon as they stopped under a leaning, overhanging tree for lunch on the shore of the lake.
