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The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 05
The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 05

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 05 is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.
"And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.
But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.
You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'
She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."
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The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 05

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 05 is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/62 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.
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"And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.
/ənd ðə ɡraʊndz ɑːr ʃoʊd tuː sed ðə buːts ɪf soʊ biː juː hæz ə maɪnd tuː steɪ ənd siː em/
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But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.
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You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'
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She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

cascade verb US /kæˈskeɪd/

rush down in big quantities, like a cascade

From this reading “But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.”

footpath noun US /ˈfʊtpæθ/

a trodden path

From this reading “In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.”

gardener noun US /ˈɡɑːrdənər/

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading “But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.”

gentleman's noun US /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading “In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.”

good-naturedly adverb US /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/

in a good-natured manner

From this reading “In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.”

haunt verb US /hɔːnt/

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading “She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."”

Oman noun US /oʊˈmɑːn/

a strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula; the economy is dominated by oil

From this reading “But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.”

tizzy noun US /ˈtɪzi/

an excited state of agitation

From this reading “But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'

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 But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

betimesadverb

in good time

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

BobverbUS /bɑːb/

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'

BootsnounUS /buːts/

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

cascadeverbUS /kæˈskeɪd/

rush down in big quantities, like a cascade

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."

crownnounUS /kraʊn/

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

don't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

emnounUS /em/

a quad with a square body

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

footpathnounUS /ˈfʊtpæθ/

a trodden path

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/

in a good-natured manner

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'

he'll

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/

having much knowledge or education

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

LionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'

lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

milenounUS /maɪl/

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

milesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

onounUS /oʊ/

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

OmannounUS /oʊˈmɑːn/

a strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula; the economy is dominated by oil

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

parknounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

perticklerly

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."

pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

sevennounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

sixpencenoun

a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

that's

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From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She be a haunt o' mine, and she minds them that come from me perticklerly."

there's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

tizzynounUS /ˈtɪzi/

an excited state of agitation

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading You may make use of my name," he added proudly,--"Bob, boots at the 'Lion.'

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

walknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

walksnounUS /wɔːks/

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading In setting off the next morning, the Boots, whose heart I had won by an extra sixpence for calling me betimes, good-naturedly informed me that I might save a mile of the journey, and have a very pleasant walk into the bargain, if I took the footpath through a gentleman's park, the lodge of which I should see about seven miles from the town.

worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading But don't you go to the gardener,--he'll want half a crown; there's an old 'Oman at the lodge who will show you all that's worth seeing--the walks and the big cascade--for a tizzy.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And the grounds are showed too," said the Boots, "if so be you has a mind to stay and see 'em.

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