adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Poor humanity was satisfied with second-rate and third-rate accommodation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
annuallyadverbUS /ˈænjuːəli/
without missing a year
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
ex-schoolmistress
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From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
Hardyman
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From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
Hardyman's
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From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
horse-raceverb
compete in a horse race
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/
the quality of being humane
From this reading Poor humanity was satisfied with second-rate and third-rate accommodation.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
Isabel
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From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
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 Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
Nine-tenths
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From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
PAYINGadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
PinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor humanity was satisfied with second-rate and third-rate accommodation.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
quadrupednoun
an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Poor humanity was satisfied with second-rate and third-rate accommodation.
second-rateadjective
moderate to inferior in quality
From this reading Poor humanity was satisfied with second-rate and third-rate accommodation.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
stud-farm
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From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
suspendsverbUS /səˈspendz/
third-person singular of “suspend” — hang freely
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
third-rateadjective
of lesser quality than second-rate
From this reading Poor humanity was satisfied with second-rate and third-rate accommodation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PAYING his court to the ex-schoolmistress on the next day, Hardyman made such excellent use of his opportunities that the visit to the stud-farm took place on the day after.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His own carriage was placed at the disposal of Isabel and her aunt; and his own sister was present to confer special distinction on the reception of Miss Pink.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a country like England, which annually suspends the sitting of its Legislature in honor of a horse-race, it is only natural and proper that the comfort of the horses should be the first object of consideration at a stud-farm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nine-tenths of the land at Hardyman’s farm was devoted, in one way or another, to the noble quadruped with the low forehead and the long nose.
