adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "Don't you think he must love him an awful lot?"
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I think that I hear the wheels of the dog-cart!" she cried.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
dog-cart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think that I hear the wheels of the dog-cart!" she cried.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't you think he must love him an awful lot?"
DownadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I think that I hear the wheels of the dog-cart!" she cried.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
ImpnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
kissedverbUS /kɪst/
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
Lisbeth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
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 "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Don't you think he must love him an awful lot?"
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Don't you think he must love him an awful lot?"
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Don't you think he must love him an awful lot?"
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
pruneverbUS /pruːn/
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think that I hear the wheels of the dog-cart!" she cried.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don't you think he must love him an awful lot?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems much too long when one comes to consider--what do you think, Lisbeth?"
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading "I think that I hear the wheels of the dog-cart!" she cried.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I should like it to be looking its best when we get there; and--" "An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began; "an'--" "I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down, in Kent, to prune the roses and things.
