adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
exoteric
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From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
Greenacre
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From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
GREENACRES
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From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
gustonounUS /ˈɡʌstoʊ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
Lookaloft
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From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
LOOKALOFTS
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From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
paddocknounUS /ˈpædək/
pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
powderingverbUS /ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “powder” — make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
quintain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
Thorne's
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From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
twirledverbUS /twɜːrld/
past form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
upriseverbUS /ˈʌpraɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two little drawbacks to the general happiness did take place, but they were of a temporary nature, and apparent rather than real.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE LOOKALOFTS AND THE GREENACRES On the whole, Miss Thorne's provision for the amusement and feeding of the outer classes in the exoteric paddock was not unsuccessful.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was twirled round and round till it was nearly twisted out of the ground; and the bag of flour was used with great gusto in powdering the backs and heads of all who could be coaxed within the vicinity.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As to the quintain, it became more popular among the boys on foot, than it would ever have been among the men on horseback, even had young Greenacre been more successful.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The first was the downfall of young Harry Greenacre, and the other was the uprise of Mrs Lookaloft and her family.
