adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They were walking with her one Saturday afternoon, when they met Mr Peter and the collie.
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 Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
back-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
Breen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
collienounUS /ˈkɑːli/
a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
From this reading They were walking with her one Saturday afternoon, when they met Mr Peter and the collie.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
fidgetyadjective
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
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 Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They were walking with her one Saturday afternoon, when they met Mr Peter and the collie.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading They were walking with her one Saturday afternoon, when they met Mr Peter and the collie.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were walking with her one Saturday afternoon, when they met Mr Peter and the collie.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading They were walking with her one Saturday afternoon, when they met Mr Peter and the collie.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
Rose'snounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
salutesnounUS /səˈluːts/
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They were walking with her one Saturday afternoon, when they met Mr Peter and the collie.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were walking with her one Saturday afternoon, when they met Mr Peter and the collie.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
unchainedadjective
not bound by shackles and chains
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading They were walking with her one Saturday afternoon, when they met Mr Peter and the collie.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many were the friendly smiles and salutes that passed between the attic window and the Breen back-yard, all unknown to Rose's sisters.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They were walking with her one Saturday afternoon, when they met Mr Peter and the collie.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She was able to see this from her commanding window, and to hear it from Bruce's mouth; and day by day her heart warmed towards Bruce's master.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Bruce went unchained, within limits, and had a run nearly every day.
WorkmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Workmen came to put a railing and gate to the back verandah of his establishment, and Mrs Breen kept a fidgety watch upon his movements; but evidently the only son's will ruled, and he was more than faithful to his compact with Rose.
