adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
Adolphus
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From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
bounteousadjective
given or giving freely
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He resolved to call.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
CharmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
demolishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/
torn down and broken up
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
EquatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
labourernoun
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
Nugent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
remindedverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪd/
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading He resolved to call.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
spellboundadjectiveUS /ˈspelbaʊnd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
Swann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
vineyardnounUS /ˈvɪnjərd/
a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Kate Nugent, who heard the gate swing behind him as he entered the front garden, looked up and stood spellbound at his audacity.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Charmed at the ease with which he had demolished the objections of Mr. Adolphus Swann and won that suffering gentleman over to his plans, Hardy began to cast longing glances at Equator Lodge.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He reminded himself that the labourer was worthy of his hire, and it seemed moreover an extremely desirable thing that Captain Nugent should know that he was labouring in his vineyard with the full expectation of a bounteous harvest.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As a fairly courageous young person she was naturally an admirer of boldness in others, but this seemed sheer recklessness.
