adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
Chiswick
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From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
COLLINS'SnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnzɪz/
possessive form of “collins” — English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
Fairford
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From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
Faringdon
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From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
HolidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
Lechlade
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From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
PEOPLEnounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
theretoforeadverb
up to that time
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They were now bound for Faringdon through Fairford; and the night--the last night--was to be spent, if possible, on the farm of Collins's brother, near Lechlade.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLLINS'S PEOPLE They resumed their journey the next morning, a little depressed in spirits, for the end was so near.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Holidays of a fortnight always go faster in the second week than the first; but the last two days absolutely fly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, as Robert's compass only too plainly showed, they were now for the first time since they started moving due east, or towards Chiswick, instead of away from it, as theretofore.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was now Monday, and they had to be home again--that is to say, in their home without wheels--to-morrow night, and the thought was not exhilarating.
