adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I ought to have been glad.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
DUCKSnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading LIKE DUCKS TO WATER They took to it like ducks take to water.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I ought to have been glad.
goutyadjectiveUS /ˈɡaʊti/
suffering from gout
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I ought to have been glad.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LIKE DUCKS TO WATER They took to it like ducks take to water.
Jennings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
LIKEverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading LIKE DUCKS TO WATER They took to it like ducks take to water.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I ought to have been glad.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
shelter-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading LIKE DUCKS TO WATER They took to it like ducks take to water.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not, of course, that they didn't kick about making their own beds and having military discipline generally.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LIKE DUCKS TO WATER They took to it like ducks take to water.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIKE DUCKS TO WATER They took to it like ducks take to water.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading LIKE DUCKS TO WATER They took to it like ducks take to water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
WATERnounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading LIKE DUCKS TO WATER They took to it like ducks take to water.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I was, although when Mrs. Dicky found they were all staying, and that she might have to live in the shelter-house the rest of the winter, there was an awful scene.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
wood-pile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They complained a lot, but when after three days went by with the railroad running as much on schedule as it ever does, they were all still there, and Mr. Jennings had limped out and spent a half-hour at the wood-pile with his gouty foot on a cushion, I saw it was a success.
