adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
Audley
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From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
Audleys
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From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
Buda
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From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
Charlie
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From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
DanubenounUS /ˈdænjuːb/
the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
English-looking
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From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
Gerald
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From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
HungarynounUS /ˈhʌŋɡəri/
a republic in central Europe
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
JANE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
postillions
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From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
semi-oriental-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
TAYLORnounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
ThanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading And so they came to Buda, where Charles Audley represented English diplomatic interests on the banks of the Danube.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the quaint old semi-oriental-looking city came in sight and the train stopped, the neat English-looking carriage, with gay Hungarian postillions, could be seen drawn up to meet them outside the station.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Charles and his father, now Sir Robert, were receiving them with outstretched hands and joyous words, and in a few seconds more they were with their little Stella!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, their little Stella still, as Clement and Cherry had time to see, when Gerald and the two girls had insisted on walking, however far it might be, with the two Audleys, though Charlie told them that no one ever walked in Hungary who could help it, and that he should be stared at for bringing such strange animals.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then the traveller in the dark Thanks you for your tiny spark; He would not know which way to go If you did not twinkle so.--JANE TAYLOR.
