adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
Amy
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From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
children's
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From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading In the morning he had entered on the sport with his usual zest, but it had soon declined, and he wished he had remained at home.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
DUCK-SHOOTING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In the morning he had entered on the sport with his usual zest, but it had soon declined, and he wished he had remained at home.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
frequencynounUS /ˈfriːkwənsi/
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the morning he had entered on the sport with his usual zest, but it had soon declined, and he wished he had remained at home.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the morning he had entered on the sport with his usual zest, but it had soon declined, and he wished he had remained at home.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
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 He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning he had entered on the sport with his usual zest, but it had soon declined, and he wished he had remained at home.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
REGRETSnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In the morning he had entered on the sport with his usual zest, but it had soon declined, and he wished he had remained at home.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading In the morning he had entered on the sport with his usual zest, but it had soon declined, and he wished he had remained at home.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading In the morning he had entered on the sport with his usual zest, but it had soon declined, and he wished he had remained at home.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He remembered the children's intention of spending the day among the maples, and as the sun grew warm, and the air balmy, the thought occurred with increasing frequency that he might have induced Amy to join them, and so have enjoyed long hours of companionship under circumstances most favorable to his suit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He had returned weary, hungry, and discontented, notwithstanding the fact that several brace of ducks hung on the piazza as trophies of his skill.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was in that uncomfortable frame of mind which results from charging one's self with a blunder.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading In the morning he had entered on the sport with his usual zest, but it had soon declined, and he wished he had remained at home.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading REGRETS AND DUCK-SHOOTING Saturday afternoon, as is usual in the country, brought an increased number of duties to the inhabitants of the farmhouse, but at the supper hour they all, except Burt, looked back upon the day with unwonted satisfaction.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading In the morning he had entered on the sport with his usual zest, but it had soon declined, and he wished he had remained at home.
