adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
CertainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
Clara
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From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
Felix
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From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
frontingverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
GeorgiannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒən/
a native or resident of the American state of Georgia
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
grass-bordered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
greennessnounUS /ˈɡriːnnəs/
the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
Joyfields
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
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 Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
LyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
Mallorings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
NearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
piedadjectiveUS /paɪd/
having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
rownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
Stanley'snounUS /ˈstænliz/
possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nearing Joyfields he noted the Mallorings' park and their long Georgian house, carefully fronting south.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Lying back on the cushioned seat, the warm air flying at his face, Felix contemplated with delight his favorite countryside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly this garden of England was very lovely, its greenness, trees, and large, pied, lazy cattle; its very emptiness of human beings even was pleasing.
well-remembered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There, too, was the pond of what village there was, with the usual ducks on it; and three well-remembered cottages in a row, neat and trim, of the old, thatched sort, but evidently restored.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day Stanley's car, fraught with Felix and a note from Clara, moved swiftly along the grass-bordered roads toward Joyfields.
