adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
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 When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
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 When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
Chuckie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
ever-watchful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
foxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading This was what the foxes wanted.
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 One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
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 One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
object-lesson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
orchard-fence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
ScarfacenounUS /ˈskɑːrfeɪs/
United States gangster who terrorized Chicago during prohibition until arrested for tax evasion (1899-1947)
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
VixennounUS /ˈvɪksɪn/
a malicious woman with a fierce temper
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Scarface then showed himself in the orchard and quietly walked in a line so as to pass by the stump at a distance, but never once turned his head or allowed the ever-watchful woodchuck to think himself seen.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading This was what the foxes wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So they went together to the orchard-fence unseen by old Chuckie on his stump.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was what the foxes wanted.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading When the fox entered the field the woodchuck quietly dropped down to the mouth of his den: here he waited as the fox passed, but concluding that after all wisdom is the better part, went into his hole.
woodchucknounUS /ˈwʊdtʃʌk/
reddish brown North American marmot
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
WoodchucksnounUS /ˈwʊdtʃʌks/
plural of “woodchuck” — reddish brown North American marmot
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One morning Vixen and her mate seemed to decide that it was time the children knew something about the broad subject of Woodchucks, and further that this orchard woodchuck would serve nicely for an object-lesson.
