adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
Brownlow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The Christmas holidays led to more walking than ever.
collectiveadjectiveUS /kəˈlektɪv/
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
gaudiest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
harlequinnounUS /ˈhɑːrləkwən/
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The Christmas holidays led to more walking than ever.
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
Kenminster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The Christmas holidays led to more walking than ever.
LightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
Lithest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
LongadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Christmas holidays led to more walking than ever.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
PrettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
soberedverbUS /ˈsoʊbərd/
past form of “sober” — cause to become sober
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Christmas holidays led to more walking than ever.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
tumblernounUS /ˈtʌmblər/
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading Lithest, gaudiest harlequin, Prettiest tumbler ever seen, Light of heart and light of limb.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The Christmas holidays led to more walking than ever.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The winter was of the description least favourable to collective boyish sports, as there was no snow and very little frost.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading Wordsworth.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Long walks continued to be almost a necessity to Mrs. Joseph Brownlow, even when comparatively sobered down, and there were few days on which she was not to be met a mile or two from Kenminster, attended by a train of boys larger or smaller, according to the demands of the school for work or play.
