adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
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 THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
Ashdown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But who wants to be looked up by a tutor when one is on a caravan holiday?
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
Crawley
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From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading But who wants to be looked up by a tutor when one is on a caravan holiday?
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But who wants to be looked up by a tutor when one is on a caravan holiday?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But who wants to be looked up by a tutor when one is on a caravan holiday?
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
mapmeasurer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But who wants to be looked up by a tutor when one is on a caravan holiday?
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But who wants to be looked up by a tutor when one is on a caravan holiday?
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
PLANSnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading But who wants to be looked up by a tutor when one is on a caravan holiday?
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Of course, as you may suppose, each of the party knew where he or she wanted to go, but that was merely a private matter; no general decision had been come to.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading But who wants to be looked up by a tutor when one is on a caravan holiday?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
wealemafnas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But who wants to be looked up by a tutor when one is on a caravan holiday?
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Crawley, who may be said to have lived for golf, suggested Ashdown Forest, and then, he said, he could look them up from time to time if they made a permanent camp there.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PLANS The question where to go came next, and, compared with this, all the other preparations had been simple.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here they were, with a caravan, and a horse, and a driver, and a dog, and maps, and a mapmeasurer (do you know what they're called?--they're called wealemafnas), and tents, and--most of all--permission to be entirely alone; and it was not yet decided where they were going.
