adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
appleblossoms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Where is your aunt, my love?" said John.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
BUCKLEY
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From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
EMIGRATIONnounUS /ˌeməˈɡreɪʃən/
migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
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 a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
GEORGEnounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
GIVESnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
HAWKERnounUS /ˈhɔːkər/
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
hedgerow-elms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is your aunt, my love?" said John.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Where is your aunt, my love?" said John.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Where is your aunt, my love?" said John.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
OPINIONnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
orchard-hollow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Where is your aunt, my love?" said John.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
studywindow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
TROUT-FISHING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAJOR BUCKLEY GIVES HIS OPINION ON TROUT-FISHING, ON EMIGRATION, AND ON GEORGE HAWKER.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In warm sheltered southern valleys hedges were already green, and even the tall hedgerow-elms began, day after day, to grow more shady and dense.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was a bright April morning, about ten o'clock, when Mary Thornton, throwing up her father's studywindow from the outside, challenged him to come out and take a walk; and John, getting his hat and stick, immediately joined her in front of the house.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is your aunt, my love?" said John.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Spring had come again, after a long wet winter, and every orchard-hollow blushed once more with appleblossoms.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where is your aunt, my love?" said John.
