adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Estranged, and soon to part, they retained the manner of accord up to the last.
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 To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
ALOEnounUS /ˈæloʊ/
succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in Africa
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
Bianca
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From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
distinguished-looking
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From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
Elysianadjective
relating to the Elysian Fields
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
EstrangedadjectiveUS /eˈstreɪndʒd/
caused to be unloved
From this reading Estranged, and soon to part, they retained the manner of accord up to the last.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
FLOWERINGnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
frequenters
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From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
GardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
Hilary
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From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
honeyedadjective
with honey added
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
Kensington
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From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Estranged, and soon to part, they retained the manner of accord up to the last.
leisuredadjective
free from duties or responsibilities
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Estranged, and soon to part, they retained the manner of accord up to the last.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
other's
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From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Estranged, and soon to part, they retained the manner of accord up to the last.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
PondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Estranged, and soon to part, they retained the manner of accord up to the last.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
RoundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
seemlinessnoun
a sense of propriety and consideration for others
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Estranged, and soon to part, they retained the manner of accord up to the last.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE FLOWERING OF THE ALOE This same day, returning through Kensington Gardens, from his preparations for departure, Hilary came suddenly on Bianca standing by the shores of the Round Pond.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Estranged, and soon to part, they retained the manner of accord up to the last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading To the eyes of the frequenters of these Elysian fields, where so many men and shadows daily steal recreation, to the eyes of all drinking in those green gardens their honeyed draught of peace, this husband and wife appeared merely a distinguished-looking couple, animated by a leisured harmony.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In truth, there were not too many people in London who, in their situation, would have behaved with such seemliness--not too many so civilised as they!
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading For the time was not yet when men were one, and could tell by instinct what was passing in each other's hearts.
