adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
anyhowadverbUS /ˈenihaʊ/
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “Decidedly temporary,” said Sir Richmond, considering the company--“in most of the cases anyhow.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
awnings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
badlyadverbUS /ˈbædli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
bright-coloured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “Decidedly temporary,” said Sir Richmond, considering the company--“in most of the cases anyhow.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading “Decidedly temporary,” said Sir Richmond, considering the company--“in most of the cases anyhow.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
DecidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “Decidedly temporary,” said Sir Richmond, considering the company--“in most of the cases anyhow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
geraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
honeymoonsnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːnz/
plural of “honeymoon” — a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
knowinglyadverbUS /ˈnoʊɪŋli/
with full knowledge and deliberation
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
Maidenheadnoun
a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
Maytime
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
MidlandsnounUS /ˈmɪdlændz/
plural of “midland” — a town in west central Texas
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Decidedly temporary,” said Sir Richmond, considering the company--“in most of the cases anyhow.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
overtonesnounUS /ˈoʊvərtoʊnz/
plural of “overtone” — (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
PinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading “Decidedly temporary,” said Sir Richmond, considering the company--“in most of the cases anyhow.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Decidedly temporary,” said Sir Richmond, considering the company--“in most of the cases anyhow.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
tableful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
TemporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “A resort, of honeymoon couples,” said the doctor, and then rather knowingly: “Temporary honeymoons, I fancy, in one or two of the cases.”
undertonesnounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊnz/
plural of “undertone” — a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was full of sunshine and the river had a Maytime animation.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Pink geraniums, vivid green lawns, gay awnings, bright glass, white paint and shining metal set the tone of Maidenhead life.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At lunch there had been five or six small tables with quietly affectionate couples who talked in undertones, a tableful of bright-coloured Jews who talked in overtones, and a family party from the Midlands, badly smitten with shyness, who did not talk at all.
