adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
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 IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
Annersley
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From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
Barnabas
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From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
BEauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading I never bowed to her!"
BOWINGnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
bramblenounUS /ˈbræmbəl/
any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
DIVERSadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
espied
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From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
extricatedverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
FOUNDverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I never bowed to her!"
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
how
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From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
MAXIMSnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
MAYmodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never bowed to her!"
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
RULESnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
sighedverbUS /saɪd/
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
thornsnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I never bowed to her!"
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Having satisfied himself of the fact, Barnabas sighed again, thrust the handkerchief into his pocket, and once more set off upon his way.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MAY BE FOUND DIVERS RULES AND MAXIMS FOR THE ART OF BOWING "Now, by the Lord!" said Barnabas, stopping all at once, "forgetful fool that I am!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore, being minded to repair so grave an omission, he turned sharp about, and came striding back again, and thus it befell that he presently espied the lace handkerchief fluttering from the bramble, and having extricated the delicate lace from the naturally reluctant thorns with a vast degree of care and trouble, he began to look about for the late owner.
WoodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading But search how he might, his efforts proved unavailing--Annersley Wood was empty save for himself.
