adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading “Beneath the shelter of an aged tree.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Beneath the shelter of an aged tree.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
BeneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading “Beneath the shelter of an aged tree.”
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
Endelstow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
gambolnoun
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
garden-gate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
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 He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Beneath the shelter of an aged tree.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
retracedverbUS /riˈtreɪst/
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading “Beneath the shelter of an aged tree.”
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
spottyadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːti/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Beneath the shelter of an aged tree.”
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading “Beneath the shelter of an aged tree.”
turnipsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəps/
plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He drew near and under the rich foliage growing about the outskirts of Endelstow Park, the spotty lights and shades from the shining moon maintaining a race over his head and down his back in an endless gambol.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Stephen retraced his steps towards the cottage he had visited only two or three hours previously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he crossed the plank bridge and entered the garden-gate, he saw an illuminated figure coming from the enclosed plot towards the house on the other side.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was his father, with his hand in a sling, taking a general moonlight view of the garden, and particularly of a plot of the youngest of young turnips, previous to closing the cottage for the night.
