adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
AlbertanounUS /ælˈbɜːrtə/
one of the three prairie provinces in western Canada; rich in oil and natural gas and minerals
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ten days were to Jane as a radiant, swiftly moving dream.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
BanffnounUS /bænf/
a popular vacation spot in the Canadian Rockies
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
BrownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The ten days were to Jane as a radiant, swiftly moving dream.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
FarmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
LakesidenounUS /ˈleɪksaɪd/
the shore of a lake
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
LOVEnounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading The ten days were to Jane as a radiant, swiftly moving dream.
Nora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading The ten days were to Jane as a radiant, swiftly moving dream.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading The ten days were to Jane as a radiant, swiftly moving dream.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
TRAGEDIESnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ten days were to Jane as a radiant, swiftly moving dream.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE TRAGEDIES OF LOVE When the week had fled Dr. Brown could hardly persuade himself and his hosts at Lakeside Farm that the time had come for his departure to the coast.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And so he departed with the understanding that Jane should follow him to Banff ten days later with her friend Nora.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Alberta, its climate, its life of large spaces and far visions, its hospitable people, had got hold of him by so strong a grip that in parting he vowed that he would not await an opportunity but make one to repeat his visit to the ranch.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Not since he had settled down to the practice of his profession at Winnipeg more than twenty years ago had such a holiday been his.
