adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
aspensnounUS /ˈæspənz/
plural of “aspen” — any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
BarternounUS /ˈbɑːrtər/
an equal exchange
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
buttoning
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From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
easterlyadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərli/
lying in or toward the east
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
elm-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
fellow-men
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
LightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
MAKESnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
MINDnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
pintnounUS /paɪnt/
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
portnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
rooksnounUS /rʊks/
plural of “rook” — (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
SQUIREnounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
TakingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
threadedadjectiveUS /ˈθredɪd/
(of bolts or screws) having screw threads
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
UPadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SQUIRE MAKES UP HIS MIND That same evening at nine o'clock, sitting over the last glass of a pint of port, Mr. Barter felt an irresistible longing for enjoyment, an impulse towards expansion and his fellow-men.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taking his hat and buttoning his coat--for though the June evening was fine the easterly breeze was eager--he walked towards the village.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like an emblem of that path to God of which he spoke on Sundays, the grey road between trim hedges threaded the shadow of the elm-trees where the rooks had long since gone to bed.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lights in the doors and windows deepened; a breeze, which hardly stirred the chestnut leaves, fled with a gentle rustling through the aspens.
wood-smoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A scent of wood-smoke clung in the air; the cottages appeared, the forge, the little shops facing the village green.
