adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Thank Heaven! things are running smoothly at last!”
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
Arnold'snounUS /ˈɑːrnəldz/
possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
Blanche's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
confidentiallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəli/
in a confidential manner
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Thank Heaven! things are running smoothly at last!”
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Thank Heaven! things are running smoothly at last!”
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
Patrick'snounUS /ˈpætrɪks/
possessive form of “patrick” — Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
RisingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “Thank Heaven! things are running smoothly at last!”
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
shrubberies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading “Thank Heaven! things are running smoothly at last!”
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank Heaven! things are running smoothly at last!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Thank Heaven! things are running smoothly at last!”
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “She is coming round already!” thought the old gentleman, as the two disappeared again in the second shrubbery from view.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
waterfallsnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːlz/
plural of “waterfall” — a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading Among the ornaments of Sir Patrick’s bed room there was a view (taken from above) of one of the Highland waterfalls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
Windygates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arnold’s arm was round Blanche’s waist, and they were talking confidentially with their heads close together.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Rising the next day and looking out of his window, Sir Patrick saw the two young people taking their morning walk at a moment when they happened to cross the open grassy space which separated the two shrubberies at Windygates.
