adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
AcrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
cabmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
draggledadjective
limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
hansom-cabs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
optimistnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪst/
a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
outrageousadjectiveUS /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
PHILOSOPHERSnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
SaffronnounUS /ˈsæfrən/
Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
SIXnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
Syme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The optimist of the party had at first proposed that they should follow the balloon across South England in hansom-cabs.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS Across green fields, and breaking through blooming hedges, toiled six draggled detectives, about five miles out of London.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Consequently the tireless though exasperated travellers broke through black thickets and ploughed through ploughed fields till each was turned into a figure too outrageous to be mistaken for a tramp.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was ultimately convinced of the persistent refusal of the balloon to follow the roads, and the still more persistent refusal of the cabmen to follow the balloon.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those green hills of Surrey saw the final collapse and tragedy of the admirable light grey suit in which Syme had set out from Saffron Park.
