adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
dwarfedverbUS /dwɔːrft/
past form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
Froom
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From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
Froom-Everard
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From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
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 This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
laxitynounUS /ˈlæksəti/
the condition of being physiologically lax
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
NearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
Noontidenoun
the middle of the day
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
Sallows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Noontide lights and dwarfed shadows always banished the romantic aspect of her love for Nicholas.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
shrubberies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
trunknounUS /trʌŋk/
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
trysting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The noise of the stream muffled any sound of footsteps, and it was before she was aware of his approach that she looked up and saw him wading across at the top of the waterfall.
wadingnounUS /ˈweɪdɪŋ/
walking with your feet in shallow water
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
waterfallnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading The Sallows was an extension of shrubberies and plantations along the banks of the Froom, accessible from the lawn of Froom-Everard House only, except by wading through the river at the waterfall or elsewhere.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Near the brink was a thicket of box in which a trunk lay prostrate; this had been once or twice their trysting-place, though it was by no means a safe one; and it was here she sat awaiting him now.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This laxity of emotional tone was further increased by an incident, when, two days later, she kept an appointment with Nicholas in the Sallows.
