adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Robert Holt, Honora learned at breakfast, had two bobbies.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
bobbies
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From this reading Mr. Robert Holt, Honora learned at breakfast, had two bobbies.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mr. Robert Holt, Honora learned at breakfast, had two bobbies.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not,--he regretted to say, take her that morning.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
ForestrynounUS /ˈfɔːrəstri/
the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading His other hobby was golf.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Robert Holt, Honora learned at breakfast, had two bobbies.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His other hobby was golf.
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading His other hobby was golf.
Holt
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From this reading Mr. Robert Holt, Honora learned at breakfast, had two bobbies.
Honora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Robert Holt, Honora learned at breakfast, had two bobbies.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Mr. Robert Holt, Honora learned at breakfast, had two bobbies.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He could not,--he regretted to say, take her that morning.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Robert Holt, Honora learned at breakfast, had two bobbies.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not,--he regretted to say, take her that morning.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His other hobby was golf.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He could not,--he regretted to say, take her that morning.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Mr. Robert Holt, Honora learned at breakfast, had two bobbies.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He could not,--he regretted to say, take her that morning.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He could not,--he regretted to say, take her that morning.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Robert Holt, Honora learned at breakfast, had two bobbies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It had never occurred to her to think of a wild forest as an example of nature's extravagance, and so flattering was her attention while Robert explained the primary principles of caring for trees that he actually offered to show her one of the tracts on the estate which he was treating.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading She had never heard of what is called Forestry, and had always believed the wood of her country to be inexhaustible.
