adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He enjoyed this part of his first appearance greatly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
ceilingsnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋz/
plural of “ceiling” — the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
chimney-corner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He enjoyed this part of his first appearance greatly.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
Ferrol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He enjoyed this part of his first appearance greatly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
GalwaynounUS /ˈɡɑːlweɪ/
a port city in western Ireland on Galway Bay
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He enjoyed this part of his first appearance greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He enjoyed this part of his first appearance greatly.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
huntsman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
Lavilette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He enjoyed this part of his first appearance greatly.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He enjoyed this part of his first appearance greatly.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading He begged to be allowed to sit for an hour in the kitchen, beside the great fireplace.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He enjoyed this part of his first appearance greatly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was like nothing he had tasted since he used, as a boy, to visit the huntsman's home on his father's estate, and gossip and smoke in that Galway chimney-corner.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was only when he had to face the too impressive adoration of Madame Lavilette that his comfort got a twist.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Ferrol seemed honestly to like the old farmhouse, with its low ceilings, thick walls, big beams and wide chimneys, and he showed himself perfectly at home.
