AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RUNAWAY'S STORY, AND ITS HAPPY ENDING.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RUNAWAY'S STORY, AND ITS HAPPY ENDING.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading He had become much attached to Mrs. Elmer, and seemed very happy in her company.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had become much attached to Mrs. Elmer, and seemed very happy in her company.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had become much attached to Mrs. Elmer, and seemed very happy in her company.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
Elmer
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From this reading He had become much attached to Mrs. Elmer, and seemed very happy in her company.
Elmer's
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From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
ENDINGnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading A RUNAWAY'S STORY, AND ITS HAPPY ENDING.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
HAPPYadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A RUNAWAY'S STORY, AND ITS HAPPY ENDING.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had become much attached to Mrs. Elmer, and seemed very happy in her company.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A RUNAWAY'S STORY, AND ITS HAPPY ENDING.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had become much attached to Mrs. Elmer, and seemed very happy in her company.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had become much attached to Mrs. Elmer, and seemed very happy in her company.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
ploughingnoun
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
post-holes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
raftedverbUS /ˈræftɪd/
past form of “raft” — transport on a raft
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
RUNAWAY'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RUNAWAY'S STORY, AND ITS HAPPY ENDING.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had become much attached to Mrs. Elmer, and seemed very happy in her company.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
soilnounUS /sɔɪl/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
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 A RUNAWAY'S STORY, AND ITS HAPPY ENDING.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He had become much attached to Mrs. Elmer, and seemed very happy in her company.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Neither she nor the children had asked him any questions concerning his past life, preferring to wait until he should tell the story of his own accord.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the three days that passed before Mr. Elmer's return, the large field was made ready for ploughing, most of the post-holes were dug, the soil being so light as to make that an easy matter, and Mark and Jan had cut a number of cedar posts, and got them ready to be rafted down the river.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading During this time, also, Frank March had improved so rapidly that he was able to sit up and take an interest in what was going on.
