adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Take a run abroad, if you are restless.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Don't, I beg you, continue to annoy me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading London is no better, and you are fit for considerably better.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
begverbUS /beɡ/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Don't, I beg you, continue to annoy me.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading London is no better, and you are fit for considerably better.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
CHERRY-TREE
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From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
Clara
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From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
cogencynounUS /ˈkoʊdʒənsi/
persuasive relevance
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading London is no better, and you are fit for considerably better.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Don't, I beg you, continue to annoy me.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
Don't
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From this reading Don't, I beg you, continue to annoy me.
DOUBLE-BLOSSOM
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From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading London is no better, and you are fit for considerably better.
folding-windows
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From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading London is no better, and you are fit for considerably better.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Don't, I beg you, continue to annoy me.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Take a run abroad, if you are restless.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
mumblingnounUS /ˈmʌmbəlɪŋ/
indistinct enunciation
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading London is no better, and you are fit for considerably better.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Take a run abroad, if you are restless.
retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Take a run abroad, if you are restless.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
scampernounUS /ˈskæmpər/
rushing about hastily in an undignified way
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
stew-pot
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From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
TakeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Take a run abroad, if you are restless.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
Vernon
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From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Take two or three months, and join us as we are travelling home; and then think of settling, pray.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
WILDadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
Willoughby
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From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading London is no better, and you are fit for considerably better.
you've
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From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading THE DOUBLE-BLOSSOM WILD CHERRY-TREE Sir Willoughby chose a moment when Clara was with him and he had a good retreat through folding-windows to the lawn, in case of cogency on the enemy's part, to attack his cousin regarding the preposterous plot to upset the family by a scamper to London: "By the way, Vernon, what is this you've been mumbling to everybody save me, about leaving us to pitch yourself into the stew-pot and be made broth of?
