adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "To hold his own against that dog."
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
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 The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
cantered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
Evringham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
Evringham's
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From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
furnishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃt/
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
grandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "Why, grandpa?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "To hold his own against that dog."
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
Jewel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
Maid'snounUS /meɪdz/
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "To hold his own against that dog."
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
shooknounUS /ʃʊk/
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
StarnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading "Star is going to have his hands full, I can see," he remarked, restraining Essex Maid's longing for a gallop.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
TALKINGnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The golden dog had deeply impressed Jewel's fancy, and when she finished relating the story, her face all alight, Mr. Evringham shook his head.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, grandpa?"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
wood-roads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TALKING DOLL Mr. Evringham's horseback rides in these days were apt to be accompanied by the stories, which Jewel related to him with much enthusiasm while they cantered through wood-roads, and it is safe to say that the tales furnished full as much entertainment at second hand as they had at first.
