adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
Alicia
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From this reading This gave Alicia and me full liberty to talk as we pleased.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This gave Alicia and me full liberty to talk as we pleased.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
Baggs
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From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
comforternounUS /ˈkʌmfərtər/
a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
five-and-thirty
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From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This gave Alicia and me full liberty to talk as we pleased.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This gave Alicia and me full liberty to talk as we pleased.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
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 Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading This gave Alicia and me full liberty to talk as we pleased.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This gave Alicia and me full liberty to talk as we pleased.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading This gave Alicia and me full liberty to talk as we pleased.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading This gave Alicia and me full liberty to talk as we pleased.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading Mrs. Baggs showed her sense of the freedom from restraint thus obtained by tying a huge red comforter round her head like a turban, and immediately falling fast asleep.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE posted five-and-thirty miles, then stopped for a couple of hours to rest, and wait for a night coach running northward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On getting into this vehicle we were fortunate enough to find the fourth inside place not occupied.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Our conversation was for the most part of that particular kind which is not of the smallest importance to any third person in the whole world.
