adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
aggrievedverbUS /əˈɡriːvd/
past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/
any person at all
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
brewer'snounUS /ˈbruːərz/
possessive form of “brewer” — someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
CountynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
CrownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
Fenmarket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
HospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
physicnoun
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
quartnounUS /kwɔːrt/
a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
SceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
THEREadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
urbanadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrbən/
relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE was to be a grand entertainment in the assembly room of the ‘Crown and Sceptre’ in aid of the County Hospital.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She was distinctly above anybody who lived in the town, and she knew how to show her superiority by venturing sometimes to do what her urban neighbours could not possibly do.
widownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Mrs Martin, widow of one of the late partners in the bank, lived in a large house near Fenmarket, and still had an interest in the business.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading On her way she met the brewer’s wife, who was more aggrieved than she was when Mrs Martin’s carriage swept past her in the dusty, narrow lane which led to the Hall.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading She had been known to carry through the street a quart bottle of horse physic although it was wrapped up in nothing but brown paper.
