adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
BiddynounUS /ˈbɪdi/
adult female chicken
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
boat-house
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From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
boatingnounUS /ˈboʊtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
BotanicalnounUS /bəˈtænɪkəl/
a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Thus she would often turn up unexpectedly of mornings for a chat with her friend in the veranda study.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thus she would often turn up unexpectedly of mornings for a chat with her friend in the veranda study.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
GardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
Gaverick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
Gildea's
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From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus she would often turn up unexpectedly of mornings for a chat with her friend in the veranda study.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
Leichardt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
McKeith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Thus she would often turn up unexpectedly of mornings for a chat with her friend in the veranda study.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Thus she would often turn up unexpectedly of mornings for a chat with her friend in the veranda study.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
reminiscentadjectiveUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
sea-excursions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Thus she would often turn up unexpectedly of mornings for a chat with her friend in the veranda study.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was easy to round the point, skirt the Botanical Gardens, and, crossing above the ferry, land below Mrs Gildea's cottage, then climb up the bank and enter by a lower gate to the garden.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus she would often turn up unexpectedly of mornings for a chat with her friend in the veranda study.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Thus she would often turn up unexpectedly of mornings for a chat with her friend in the veranda study.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Thus she would often turn up unexpectedly of mornings for a chat with her friend in the veranda study.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was not the only time Lady Bridget and McKeith met on Mrs Gildea's veranda.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In fact, Biddy, reminiscent of wild sea-excursions along the shore by Castle Gaverick, developed a passion for what she called tame boating on the Leichardt River.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus she would often turn up unexpectedly of mornings for a chat with her friend in the veranda study.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She found a suitable skiff in the boat-house--the Government House grounds sloped to the water's edge, and would row herself up and down the river reaches.
