adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading In agricultural England, eligible men of any class are rare.
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 Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In agricultural England, eligible men of any class are rare.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In agricultural England, eligible men of any class are rare.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
belongverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋ/
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
castenounUS /kæst/
social status or position conferred by a system based on class
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In agricultural England, eligible men of any class are rare.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading In agricultural England, eligible men of any class are rare.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In agricultural England, eligible men of any class are rare.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
grand-daughters
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From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In agricultural England, eligible men of any class are rare.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading In agricultural England, eligible men of any class are rare.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
Salton
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From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
Watford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Salton introduced Adam to Mr. Watford and his grand-daughters, and they all moved on together.
Watfords
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course neighbours in the position of the Watfords knew all about Adam Salton, his relationship, circumstances, and prospects.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This particular man was specially eligible, for he did not belong to a class in which barriers of caste were strong.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So it would have been strange indeed if both girls did not dream of possibilities of the future.
