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 Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
AlreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
beech-wood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading The mornings grew hazy and dewy.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The mornings grew hazy and dewy.
ground-thistle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading The mornings grew hazy and dewy.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The mornings grew hazy and dewy.
Muriel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
purplenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəl/
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
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 Summer waned.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
wanedverbUS /weɪnd/
past form of “wane” — grow smaller
From this reading Summer waned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her father at first missed her sorely, but always kept repeating that "early walks were not good for children."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We ceased to take Muriel out with us in our slow walk along John's favourite "terrace" before any one else was stirring.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Already the beech-wood began to turn red, and the little yellow autumn flowers to show themselves all over the common, while in the midst of them looked up the large purple eye of the ground-thistle.
