AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mr. Broad and his family always joined the party.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
BroadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Mr. Broad and his family always joined the party.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
chaises
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From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Dancing, of course, was not thought of.
DancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Dancing, of course, was not thought of.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
DissentersnounUS /dɪˈsentərz/
plural of “dissenter” — a person who dissents from some established policy
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
eatables
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From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Broad and his family always joined the party.
fetchingadjectiveUS /ˈfetʃɪŋ/
very attractive; capturing interest
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
four-wheeladjective
of or relating to vehicles with four wheels
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
gigsnounUS /ɡɪɡz/
plural of “gig” — long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
hampersnounUS /ˈhæmpərz/
plural of “hamper” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Broad and his family always joined the party.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Mr. Broad and his family always joined the party.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Broad and his family always joined the party.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dancing, of course, was not thought of.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
OCCASIONALLYadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Broad and his family always joined the party.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
PICNICnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
RELIGIOUSadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
Shott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
Tanner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dancing, of course, was not thought of.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At Shott Woods, in a small green space under an immense oak, a fire was lighted and tea was prepared.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
WoodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A RELIGIOUS PICNIC OCCASIONALLY, in the summer months, Tanner’s Lane indulged in a picnic; that is to say, the principal members of the congregation, with their wives and children, had an early dinner, and went in gigs and four-wheel chaises to Shott Woods, taking hampers of bread, cake, jam, butter, ham, and other eatables with them.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading These were the days when Dissenters had no set amusements, and the entertainment at Shott mainly consisted in getting the sticks for the fire, fetching the water, and waiting on one another; the waiting being particularly pleasant to the younger people.
