adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
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 It was a little world all in itself, the “Fairview” menage.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
else
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From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
Fairview
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From this reading It was a little world all in itself, the “Fairview” menage.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
gardener'snounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənərz/
possessive form of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
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 Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
how
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From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a little world all in itself, the “Fairview” menage.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a little world all in itself, the “Fairview” menage.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a little world all in itself, the “Fairview” menage.
Lockman's
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From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
menagenoun
a social unit living together
From this reading It was a little world all in itself, the “Fairview” menage.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Samuel presented himself the next morning and was turned over to the head gardener and duly installed as an assistant.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was a little world all in itself, the “Fairview” menage.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Thank you very much, sir,” said the boy gratefully; but without realizing how these magic words, pronounced in the gardener's hearing, would make him a privileged character about the place--an object of mingled deference and envy to the other servants.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And if there's anything else I can do for you come and tell me.”
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Let me know how you're getting along,” was young Lockman's last word to him.
