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Mr. Waddy's Return

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Mr. Waddy's Return is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.
Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.
Of course grounds were worthy of house, garden of grounds, fruits of garden.
The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.
A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.
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Mr. Waddy's Return

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Mr. Waddy's Return is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.
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Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.
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Of course grounds were worthy of house, garden of grounds, fruits of garden.
/ʌv kɔːrs ɡraʊndz wɜːr ˈwɜːr.ði ʌv haʊs ˈɡɑːrdən ʌv ɡraʊndz fruːts ʌv ˈɡɑːrdən/
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The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.
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A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

accessories noun US /ækˈsesəriz/

plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading “IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.”

equine adjective US /ˈiːkwaɪn/

resembling a horse

From this reading “The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.”

expand verb US /ɪkˈspænd/

extend in one or more directions

From this reading “IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.”

include verb US /ˌɪnˈkluːd/

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading “Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.”

luxuriant adjective US /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading “IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.”

rural adjective US /ˈrʊrəl/

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading “IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.”

trepidation noun US /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading “The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.”

trio noun US /ˈtriːoʊ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

Of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.”

too small adverb + adjective

In this reading “Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.”

too large adverb + adjective

excessively large

In this reading “Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.”

slowly up adverb + adjective

In this reading “The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

accessoriesnounUS /ækˈsesəriz/

plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

ALLOWEDverbUS /əˈlaʊd/

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/

a feeling of craving something

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

blissnounUS /blɪs/

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/

a loving feeling

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

Cecilia

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/

the state of being certain

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

darkey

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.

delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.

descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

equineadjectiveUS /ˈiːkwaɪn/

resembling a horse

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

Esqnoun

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/

extend in one or more directions

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

extensibleadjective

capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

fine-lookingadjective

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

fruitsnounUS /fruːts/

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Of course grounds were worthy of house, garden of grounds, fruits of garden.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Of course grounds were worthy of house, garden of grounds, fruits of garden.

gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.

GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Of course grounds were worthy of house, garden of grounds, fruits of garden.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/

act or move at high speed

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

hillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/

for more time

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

lounged

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

oatenadjective

of or related to or derived from oats

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

READERnounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

Robbinsy

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From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

SHRINEnounUS /ʃraɪn/

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

steppedverbUS /stept/

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

three-volumed

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From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.

Tootler

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From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Of course he had a house, not too large, not too small for the pleasant actual trio of his family, and extensible to include future possibilities.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The equine Cecilia walked slowly up the hill and lounged into the gate, no longer caring to hasten her certainty of oaten banquet, or spoil her appetite by trepidation.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading A fine-looking darkey stepped forward and took her head, while the gentlemen descended.

wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

WORSHIPverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading IN WHICH THE READER IS ALLOWED TO WORSHIP AT THE SHRINE If this were a three-volumed novel, here would expand a wondrous chance for a luxuriant, George Robbinsy description of that delightful rural retreat, the villa of Thomas Tootler, Esq. But though we enjoy the bliss and comfort of that worthy, we must leave his accessories to be imagined from the man.

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