adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading “It has been so long since we rode together,” he apologized.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It has been so long since we rode together,” he apologized.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
Cameron
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From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It has been so long since we rode together,” he apologized.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It has been so long since we rode together,” he apologized.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
Keith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “It has been so long since we rode together,” he apologized.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
much-needed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
Redmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
RexnounUS /reks/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “It has been so long since we rode together,” he apologized.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “It has been so long since we rode together,” he apologized.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
sortsnounUS /sɔːrts/
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beatrice was not exactly elated at the sight, but she saw nothing to do but smile and make the best of it.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “It has been so long since we rode together,” he apologized.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It has been so long since we rode together,” he apologized.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Beatrice felt distinctly out of sorts the next day, and chose an hour for her ride when she felt reasonably secure from unwelcome company.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading She wanted to be alone, so that she could dream along through the hills she had learned to love, and think out some things which troubled her, and decide just how she had best go about winning Rex for herself; it had become quite necessary to her peace of mind that she should teach Dick and Keith Cameron a much-needed lesson.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But when she went out into the sunshine there was Sir Redmond waiting with Rex and his big gray.
