adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
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 They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
using the voice; not silently
From this reading He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
dubitatively
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
FarmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
flicked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
GammonnounUS /ˈɡæmən/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
half-an-hour
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From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading About half-an-hour after, on the road, a gradual dumb chuckle overcame his lower features.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He flicked the horse dubitatively, and turned his head, first to Robert, next to Rhoda; and then he chuckled aloud:
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Robert and Rhoda were a train later, but the old man seemed to be unaware of any delay, and mildly staring, received their apologies, and nodded.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They asked him more than once whether all was well at the Farm; to which he replied that all was quite well, and that he was never otherwise.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the Monday evening, Master Gammon was at the station with the cart.
