adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
Barry
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From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barry thanked them, but couldn't wait.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
FlowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
hollyhocksnounUS /ˈhɑːlihɑːks/
plural of “hollyhock” — any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
invertedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrtɪd/
being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
Joanna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
LadiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Barry thanked them, but couldn't wait.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Barry thanked them, but couldn't wait.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He went like a man in a dream down River Street, past gardens that glowed with fragrant beauty, and under the great trees and the warm, sunset sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Barry went straight up to the Hall, but Sidney was not there.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joanna and Ellen, busily murmuring over "Flower Ladies" on the wide terrace steps, told him that Mother was to be late to supper, and, with obviously forced hospitality and one eye upon their little families of inverted roses and hollyhocks, asked him to wait.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And what a good world it seemed to be alive in, and what a friendly village in which to find work and love and content.
