adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How came you there?" asked Mrs. Moss, rather disturbed at the news.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
Bab
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From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
BennounUS /ben/
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
Betty
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From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
bounceverbUS /baʊns/
spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "How came you there?" asked Mrs. Moss, rather disturbed at the news.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading "How came you there?" asked Mrs. Moss, rather disturbed at the news.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
don't
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From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How came you there?" asked Mrs. Moss, rather disturbed at the news.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
irefully
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was splendid!"
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 "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
MossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading "How came you there?" asked Mrs. Moss, rather disturbed at the news.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "How came you there?" asked Mrs. Moss, rather disturbed at the news.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading "How came you there?" asked Mrs. Moss, rather disturbed at the news.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
poodlenounUS /ˈpuːdəl/
an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading "How came you there?" asked Mrs. Moss, rather disturbed at the news.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
Sancho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It was splendid!"
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
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 HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
tailnounUS /teɪl/
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "How came you there?" asked Mrs. Moss, rather disturbed at the news.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was splendid!"
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
We've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HIS STORY "I ran away from a circus," began Ben, but got no further, for Bab and Betty gave a simultaneous bounce of delight, and both cried out at once,-- "We've been to one!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading "We don't call it splendid; do we, Sancho?" he added, making a queer noise, which caused the poodle to growl and bang the floor irefully with his tail, as he lay close to his master's feet, getting acquainted with the new shoes they wore.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
wriggleverbUS /ˈrɪɡəl/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You wouldn't think so if you knew as much about it as I do," answered Ben, with a sudden frown and wriggle, as if he still felt the smart of the blows he had received.
