adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
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 A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
briers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
GroundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
HeadlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
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 Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
MilestonenounUS /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/
stone post at side of a road to show distances
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
nettlesnounUS /ˈnetəlz/
plural of “nettle” — any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
thistlesnounUS /ˈθɪsəlz/
plural of “thistle” — any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/
having come into contact
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The Grounds "I perceive," said Mr Milestone, after they had walked a few paces, "these grounds have never been touched by the finger of taste."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I was a boy, I used to sit every day on the shoulders of Hercules: what became of _him_ I have never been able to ascertain.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading "The place is quite a wilderness," said Squire Headlong: "for, during the latter part of my father's life, while I was _finishing_ my _education_, he troubled himself about nothing but the cellar, and suffered everything else to go to rack and ruin.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here you see is the pedestal of a statue, with only half a leg and four toes remaining: there were many here once.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A mere wilderness, as you see, even now in December; but in summer a complete nursery of briers, a forest of thistles, a plantation of nettles, without any live stock but goats, that have eaten up all the bark of the trees.
