adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --MARY HOWITT And where was Arthur?
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading --MARY HOWITT And where was Arthur?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
consignverbUS /kənˈsaɪn/
commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
Gothlands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
HOWITT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --MARY HOWITT And where was Arthur?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
Marstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
MARYnounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading --MARY HOWITT And where was Arthur?
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
passees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
Randall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
SpendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
sufficiencynounUS /səˈfɪʃənsi/
sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --MARY HOWITT And where was Arthur?
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His nieces, the Misses Marstone, were the ladies of the house--well-dressed people, a little ‘passees’, but apparently not having found it out.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading --MARY HOWITT And where was Arthur?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arthur watched the arrivals hoping that the order of precedence might not consign him to the flow of talk, of which he had already had quite a sufficiency, when, to his surprise, two ladies, evidently at home, entered together.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Spending the day with his sporting friends, much to his own satisfaction, till in the evening, greatly against his will, he was taken out to dine with an old Mr. Randall, of Gothlands, the master of the hounds.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you walk into my parlour?’ said a spider to a fly.
