AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIGHTING A FOREST FIRE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
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 "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what do they do it for?" asked Mr. Elmer.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But what do they do it for?" asked Mr. Elmer.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
Elmer
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From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
Elmers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
FIGHTINGnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading FIGHTING A FOREST FIRE.
FIREverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading FIGHTING A FOREST FIRE.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But what do they do it for?" asked Mr. Elmer.
FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FIGHTING A FOREST FIRE.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
picnickers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It looks as though some of the settlers down there were burning grass, though they ought to know better than to start fires on a day like this," answered Mr. March.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As the Elmers rode home after the last of the happy picnickers had departed, they noticed a heavy cloud of smoke in the southern sky, and Mr. Elmer asked Mr. March what he thought it was.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Although the day of the picnic was warm and pleasant, a strong breeze from the southward had been blowing since early morning, and during the afternoon it increased to a high wind.
