Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FRANKLYNS AT LAST!
away
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
banks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
busily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
consisted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
content
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
cottage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
curled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
degree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
distance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
elms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
embowered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
family
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
far
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
fifty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
flowers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
Franklyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
FRANKLYNS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRANKLYNS AT LAST!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
gracefully
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
grandson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
green
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
habitation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
happy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
heart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
hope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
humble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
inhabitants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
James
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
knew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
LASTnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE FRANKLYNS AT LAST!
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
lonely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
lovely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
lulled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
majestic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
MOORE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THOMAS MOORE.
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
murmuring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
near
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
peace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
pine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
prettiest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
River
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
smoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
somewhat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
spots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
surged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRANKLYNS AT LAST!
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
THOMAS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THOMAS MOORE.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
twenty-three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
vines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
voice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
woman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
world
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew by the smoke that so gracefully curled Above the green elms that a cottage was near And I said, "If there's peace to be found in the world, A heart that was humble might hope for it here."
years
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading River Cottage was one of the prettiest spots on the banks of the James, and so far away from any other habitation that it was lonely to the last degree; yet embowered in trees and vines and flowers, and lulled by the murmuring voice of the majestic river, its inhabitants were so happy and content that they did not pine for the world that at a little distance surged busily around them.
youth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The family consisted of but two--Mrs. Franklyn, a lovely old woman somewhat past fifty, and her grandson, a youth of twenty-three years.
