adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Even in the moonlight, its weather-worn aspect was plainly visible.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
birches
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From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
chinnounUS /tʃɪn/
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading Then he doubled up his fist and struck it smartly on the gate-post.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even in the moonlight, its weather-worn aspect was plainly visible.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Then he doubled up his fist and struck it smartly on the gate-post.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
gate-post
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he doubled up his fist and struck it smartly on the gate-post.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he doubled up his fist and struck it smartly on the gate-post.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even in the moonlight, its weather-worn aspect was plainly visible.
jiltverbUS /dʒɪlt/
cast aside capriciously or unfeelingly
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading Even in the moonlight, its weather-worn aspect was plainly visible.
needn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he doubled up his fist and struck it smartly on the gate-post.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Even in the moonlight, its weather-worn aspect was plainly visible.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading Then he doubled up his fist and struck it smartly on the gate-post.
strokedverbUS /stroʊkt/
past form of “stroke” — touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then he doubled up his fist and struck it smartly on the gate-post.
sunburntadjective
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he doubled up his fist and struck it smartly on the gate-post.
Theodora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he doubled up his fist and struck it smartly on the gate-post.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Even in the moonlight, its weather-worn aspect was plainly visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even in the moonlight, its weather-worn aspect was plainly visible.
weather-worn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in the moonlight, its weather-worn aspect was plainly visible.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he reached the end of his lane, he paused at his gate, and looked at his house, set back from the lane in a crescent of birches.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He thought of the “palatial residence” rumour ascribed to Arnold Sherman in Boston, and stroked his chin nervously with his sunburnt fingers.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “Theodora needn’t think she is going to jilt me in this fashion, after keeping company with me for fifteen years,” he said.
