adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
Ambrol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
breakfasting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
commendingverbUS /kəˈmendɪŋ/
-ing form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
dinglenounUS /ˈdɪŋɡəl/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
FarewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
LandlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
NiecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
Petulengro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
RomanynounUS /ˈrɑːməni/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
SetverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
slopverbUS /slɑːp/
cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On reaching the plain above, I found my Romany friends breakfasting, and on being asked by Mr. Petulengro to join them, I accepted the invitation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
TravellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Farewell to the Romans--The Landlord and His Niece--Set Out as a Traveller.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
Ursula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
waggoner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I took leave of the whole company, which was itself about to break up camp and to depart in the direction of London, and made the best of my way to the public- house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had a small bundle in my hand, and was dressed in the same manner as when I departed from London, having left my waggoner's slop with the other effects in the dingle.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No sooner was breakfast over than I informed Ursula and her husband that they would find the property, which I had promised them, in the dingle, commending the little pony Ambrol to their best care.
