adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were no two opinions about that.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was like fairyland, the Duchess was wont to declare, year after year.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
arbours
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From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
bean-feast
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From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading It was like fairyland, the Duchess was wont to declare, year after year.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading It was like fairyland, the Duchess was wont to declare, year after year.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
fairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading It was like fairyland, the Duchess was wont to declare, year after year.
festoonedverbUS /ˌfeˈstuːnd/
past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
Francesco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like fairyland, the Duchess was wont to declare, year after year.
Keith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like fairyland, the Duchess was wont to declare, year after year.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
multi-colouredadjective
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There were no two opinions about that.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There were no two opinions about that.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/
comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were no two opinions about that.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no two opinions about that.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were no two opinions about that.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no two opinions about that.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Keith was apt to be a bore, but he could do things properly when he wanted, as for example on the occasion of his annual bean-feast.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And Don Francesco who, on this particular night, clung closely to her skirts in view of that impending conversion to the Roman Church, replied laughingly:
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The trees, arbours, and winding ways of his garden were festooned that evening with hundreds of Chinese lamps whose multi-coloured light mingled pleasantly with the purer radiance of the moon, shining directly overhead.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading It was like fairyland, the Duchess was wont to declare, year after year.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was like fairyland, the Duchess was wont to declare, year after year.
