adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I essayed another nap after this exciting episode.
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 This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I essayed another nap after this exciting episode.
apologeticadjectiveUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/
offering or expressing apology
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
barmaidnoun
a female bartender
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
Beresford
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From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
Bobby'snounUS /ˈbɑːbiz/
possessive form of “bobby” — an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
don't
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From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading I essayed another nap after this exciting episode.
essayed
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From this reading I essayed another nap after this exciting episode.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading I essayed another nap after this exciting episode.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
Gooch
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From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I essayed another nap after this exciting episode.
I've
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From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
missverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading I essayed another nap after this exciting episode.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
ow
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From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
pacifyverbUS /ˈpæsəfaɪ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
sankverbUS /sæŋk/
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
snortyadjective
(British informal) ill-tempered or annoyed
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I essayed another nap after this exciting episode.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
turnipsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəps/
plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
visionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This blissful vision had been of all too short duration when I was awakened by Mrs. Bobby's apologetic voice.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
Willie
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From this reading I heard the gate open once or twice, but a single stray customer, after my hungry and generous horde, did not stir my curiosity, and I sank into a refreshing slumber, dreaming that Willie Beresford and I kept an English inn, and that I was the barmaid.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
yew-tree
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From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is too bad to disturb you, miss, but I've got to go and patch up the fence, and smooth over the matter of the turnips with Mrs. Gooch, who is that snorty I don't know 'ow ever I can pacify her.
you'll
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From this reading There is nothing for you to do, miss, only if you'll kindly keep an eye on the customer at the yew-tree table.
