adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
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 Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
AscotnounUS /ˈæskɑːt/
a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin
From this reading But Mr. Folingsby was at Ascot, and did not hear them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Mr. Folingsby was at Ascot, and did not hear them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading All the neighbours were struck with compassion, and cried shame upon Mr. Folingsby!
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading All the neighbours were struck with compassion, and cried shame upon Mr. Folingsby!
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Mr. Folingsby was at Ascot, and did not hear them.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
Folingsby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
Frankland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But Mr. Folingsby was at Ascot, and did not hear them.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
lanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading All the neighbours were struck with compassion, and cried shame upon Mr. Folingsby!
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading All the neighbours were struck with compassion, and cried shame upon Mr. Folingsby!
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading All the neighbours were struck with compassion, and cried shame upon Mr. Folingsby!
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Frankland’s father and grandfather had been tenants, and excellent tenants, to the Folingsby family: all of them had occupied, and not only occupied, but highly improved, this farm.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All the neighbours were struck with compassion, and cried shame upon Mr. Folingsby!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the neighbours were struck with compassion, and cried shame upon Mr. Folingsby!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day on which they left their farm was a melancholy day to this unfortunate family.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading He was on the race ground, betting hundreds upon a favourite horse, whilst this old man and his family were slowly passing in their covered cart down the lane which led from their farm, taking a last farewell of the fields they had cultivated, and the harvest they had sown, but which they were never to reap.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the neighbours were struck with compassion, and cried shame upon Mr. Folingsby!
