adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
archesnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃəz/
plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
Cheslow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading They crossed the railroad near the station and struck into Market Street.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This side of the railroad the houses were mostly old-fashioned, and there were few stores.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This side of the railroad the houses were mostly old-fashioned, and there were few stores.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
laceworknoun
work consisting of (or resembling) lace fabric
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
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 There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
MarketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading They crossed the railroad near the station and struck into Market Street.
MERCYnounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading This side of the railroad the houses were mostly old-fashioned, and there were few stores.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They crossed the railroad near the station and struck into Market Street.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading This side of the railroad the houses were mostly old-fashioned, and there were few stores.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading This side of the railroad the houses were mostly old-fashioned, and there were few stores.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This side of the railroad the houses were mostly old-fashioned, and there were few stores.
siftingnounUS /ˈsɪftɪŋ/
the act of separating grain from chaff
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading They crossed the railroad near the station and struck into Market Street.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading This side of the railroad the houses were mostly old-fashioned, and there were few stores.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They crossed the railroad near the station and struck into Market Street.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading They crossed the railroad near the station and struck into Market Street.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
sunshiny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading This side of the railroad the houses were mostly old-fashioned, and there were few stores.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This side of the railroad the houses were mostly old-fashioned, and there were few stores.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
TORMENTINGverbUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
TubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌbi/
short and plump
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
tunnelsnounUS /ˈtʌnəlz/
plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading TORMENTING MERCY After they had awakened Tubby and urged him into something resembling a trot they got into Cheslow proper by degrees.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading By the light of the very sunshiny afternoon Ruth thought the town looked far prettier than any place she had ever seen.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This side of the railroad the houses were mostly old-fashioned, and there were few stores.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There were many lawns and pretty, old-time gardens, while the elms and maples met in green arches overhead so that many of the streets were like rustic tunnels, the sun sifting through the thick branches to make only a fine, lacework pattern upon the walks and driveway.
